The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us a great deal about how remote work arrangements can create a successful and supportive work environment at the University of Guelph.
Remote work options in U of G’s current Flexible Work Arrangements (Non-Academic Staff) policy were implemented in 2021 as a temporary measure to address COVID-related lockdowns and the gradual return of employees to campus.
Congrats to our April “G” Thanks! Winner Joan Masterson!
Joseph Krogman wrote in his Kudoboard nomination:
You may or may not have received and email today, June 5th, 2022 called “Warning message encrypted: Salary Increase Letter”.
This email is not legitimate or from anyone in HR. Please do not open the attachment and delete the email. The CCS Security Office has been notified.
To learn to better recognize phsishing and cybersecurity scams read UofG CCS resources including:
The University of Guelph has finalized the Group Benefit premium rates with Sun Life for the upcoming policy year starting May 1, 2022. A notice with details for employees can be found at here. We are pleased to advise that there will not be any premium rate changes for retirees.
In 1984, the Canadian Labour Congress established April 28th as the National Day of Mourning in Canada to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace.
The University of Guelph will lower its flags to half-mast at noon on Thursday, April 28th to mark the Day of Mourning. Once the flags are lowered to half-mast, they will remain so until dusk.
Congrats to our March “G” Thanks! Winner Stephanie Day!
Renee Comeau wrote in her Kudoboard Nomination:
Nominations are now being accepted for the President's Awards for Exemplary Staff Service!
The award is $2,000 in each of 5 different categories and recipients are recognized at a special annual event. For details about the categories and nomination forms please see the Nomination Guidelines.
The deadline for nominations is May 1!
Congrats to our February “G” Thanks! Winner Eric Hinse!
Ryan Belcastro wrote in his Kudoboard nomination:
The University of Guelph understands that the conflict in Eastern Europe may be affecting some of our students, faculty and staff in Canada. If you need to talk to someone, the University has the following support services:
Congrats to our January “G” Thanks! Winner Kaitlin Gallant!
David Mullock wrote in his Kudoboard nomination: