For Employees Archives - Human Resources /hr/category/for-employees/ ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:41:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 How Caregivers Can Manage Debt and Stay Financially Well /hr/2026/how-caregivers-can-manage-debt-and-stay-financially-well/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:41:50 +0000 /hr/?p=27256

How Caregivers Can Manage Debt and Stay Financially Well

January 20, 2026

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If you’re one of the many Canadians who are balancing caregiving duties with your own personal financial obligations, managing your debt may feel like just another overwhelming task on your plate. But taking small, consistent steps can make a big difference.

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]]> Setting Healthy Boundaries at Work /hr/2026/setting-healthy-boundaries-at-work/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:11:49 +0000 /hr/?p=27223

Setting Healthy Boundaries at Work

January 20, 2026

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Taking intentional steps to create and maintain boundaries at work is important for preventing burnout, avoiding compassion fatigue, and enhancing your work-life balance.

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]]> 4 Tips to Change New Year’s Resolutions into Results /hr/2025/4-tips-to-change-new-years-resolutions-into-results/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:39:08 +0000 /hr/?p=27181

4 Tips to Change New Year’s Resolutions into Results

January 20, 2026

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Is 2026 the year you want to improve your finances? If you made new year’s resolutions, it will take more than willpower to achieve your financial goals. These 4 tips will help you outsmart yourself to change your resolution into results.

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]]> Balancing Your Support Network /hr/2025/balancing-your-support-network/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:21:16 +0000 /hr/?p=27142

Balancing Your Support Network

January 20, 2026

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All of us will have times when we can offer help and times when we should reach out for help. Visit the Workplace Strategies for Mental Health website to review the Balancing Your Support Network page.

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]]> 3 Delicious Holiday Recipes for the Whole Family /hr/2025/3-delicious-holiday-recipes-for-the-whole-family/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:22:30 +0000 /hr/?p=27126

3 Delicious Holiday Recipes for the Whole Family

January 20, 2026

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The holiday season often involves celebrations of some sort: Parties, feasting with family and friends, and festive gatherings. This article includes 3 simple, healthy recipes that the whole family can enjoy.

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]]> Planning for a mentally healthy retirement /hr/2025/planning-for-a-mentally-healthy-retirement/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:46:11 +0000 /hr/?p=27093

Planning for a mentally healthy retirement

January 20, 2026

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Visit the Workplace Strategies for Mental Health* website to access the Planning for a mentally healthy retirement page. You will be encouraged to envision the relationships, purpose, recreation, and well-being you want in your life after you retire.

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]]> Investing – Basics for beginners /hr/2025/investing-basics-for-beginners/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:03:11 +0000 /hr/?p=27073

Investing – Basics for beginners

January 20, 2026

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Investing can be a complicated topic — but it doesn’t have to be. The webinar Investing — Basics of Beginners starts at the beginning, and helps you build your knowledge from there.

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]]> Health & Wellness Centre: Exercise and Blood Sugar /hr/2025/health-wellness-centre-exercise-and-blood-sugar/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:53:51 +0000 /hr/?p=27032

Health & Wellness Centre: Exercise and Blood Sugar

January 20, 2026

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Trying to manage your blood sugar? Tune in to a short, 2-minute video, Exercise and Blood Sugar, available through the Health & Wellness Centre Health Library.

Find more information here.

]]> Webinar: Neurodiversity Works /hr/2025/webinar-neurodiversity-works/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:43:03 +0000 /hr/?p=26953

Webinar: Neurodiversity Works

January 20, 2026

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Have you ever felt like your brain works a little differently and wondered how that fits into the workplace? Or maybe you’re a leader or colleague looking to better support your team and coworkers’ diverse ways of thinking. If this resonates, on Oct. 9, join Workplace Strategies for Mental Health, Canada Life and featuring Mary Ann Baynton for a meaningful conversation about neurodiversity in the workplace. Specifically:
• What neurodiversity is and how it’s a part of the human experience
• The differences between neurodivergent and neurotypical thinking including how it might influence communication, problem-solving, and collaboration
• The strengths of neurodivergent employees
• Practical tips and practices to creating inclusive spaces and support neurodivergent employees
• How to better advocate for yourself or others

Click here to register and for more information.

]]> Minimum Wage Increase 2025 /hr/2025/minimum-wage-increase-2025/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:58:59 +0000 /hr/?p=26948

Minimum Wage Increase 2025

January 20, 2026

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A Reminder to all Administrators and Managers

Effective October 1, 2025, there will be a minimum wage increase in Ontario.

The minimum wage will be $17.60 per hour for general workers.  For students under the age of 18 and working less than 28 hours per week, the minimum wage changes to $16.60 per hour.

For jobs that have already been set up for payment in Banner, that have an hourly rate less than those stated above, the rate will be automatically increased effective October 1, 2025.

No action is required on the part of departments.

Minimum Wage RageOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2025
General Minimum Wage$17.20/hr$17.60/hr
Student Minimum Wage$16.20/hr$16.60/hr

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