UNIVERSITY MANAGER 2021 WINTER
Tags: Communication, Compensation, Emergency Management, Financial Management, Leadership, Pension and Benefits, Resource Allocation, Revenue Diversification, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, University Manager, Wellness and Mental Health
January 4, 2021
University Manager 2020 Fall
Tags: Change Management, Compensation, Financial Management, Resource Allocation, Strategic Planning, Treasury and Investment, University Manager, Workforce Planning
October 19, 2020
Performance Development Project
In 2020 Trinity Western University (TWU) will complete a multi-year project that redesigned and re-envisioned our staff performance development framework and system. TWU is post-secondary intuition that is uniquely positioned as a liberal arts university in a competitive job market and needs to attract and retain top employee talent so we can achieve strategic … Continue reading "Performance Development Project"
June 29, 2020
Incident and Claims Management Program Integration
Launched in 2014, a new incident and claims management program has made remarkable progress to decrease time-loss claim durations by 57%, decrease WorkSafe insurance surcharges by 69%, generate savings of over $1M on insurance premiums, and ensure that all incidents are reported and fully investigated within new timelines established by WorkSafe. With the support of … Continue reading "Incident and Claims Management Program Integration"
June 29, 2020
Ergo Fund
Ergonomics-related injuries continue to be one of the most frequent and costly work-related time loss injuries at the University of British Columbia (UBC), accounting for 29% of claims and 21% of claim costs (2015-2019). In an effort to reduce the risk of overexertion injuries HR’s Ergonomics Program established a centralized Ergo Fund to provide departments … Continue reading "Ergo Fund"
June 29, 2020
PowerED™ by Athabasca University – A New Entrepreneurial Unit
Today’s fast-changing business environment demands an increased need for education that offers responsive skill development, so professionals thrive and make an immediate impact in their careers. In 2018, Athabasca University (AU) considered this shift and saw an opportunity to launch an innovative, digital, micro-learning department rooted in three principles, personalized learning that is – just-in-time, … Continue reading "PowerED™ by Athabasca University – A New Entrepreneurial Unit"
June 29, 2020
University Manager 2020 Summer
Tags: Ancillary Services, Awards, Best Practices, Employee Recognition, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities, Financial Management, Internationalization, Research Administration, University Manager
June 26, 2020
Important Notice: Customs Clearance Changes – CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is changing several processes relating to the import of goods that will directly affect all importers of commercial goods in Canada, including universities. The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project is a multi-year initiative to transform the collection of duty and tax for imported goods. More information can be … Continue reading "Important Notice: Customs Clearance Changes – CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)"
Tags: Customs, Procurement, Taxes
May 5, 2020
University Manager 2020 Spring
Tags: Collaboration, Conference, cybersecurity, Information Technology, Internationalization, Leadership, Sustainability, Threat Assessment
April 16, 2020
University Manager 2020 Winter
Tags: Best Practices, Deferred Maintenance, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities, Financial Management, Institutional Planning, Operations and Maintenance, Space Management, Space Planning, System, University Manager
February 24, 2020
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