Events

This session is designed for managers to come together and learn what the new Performance Development Program means for them and their direct reports. Now that you’ve gained access to the components in Workday, this session offers the opportunity to bring your laptop and engage in a guided, manager level conversation with your peers for a deeper dive into the performance development process. 

This session is designed for managers to come together and learn what the new Performance Development Program means for them and their direct reports. Now that you’ve gained access to the components in Workday, this session offers the opportunity to bring your laptop and engage in a guided, manager level conversation with your peers for a deeper dive into the performance development process. 

This session is designed for managers to come together and learn what the new Performance Development Program means for them and their direct reports. Now that you’ve gained access to the components in Workday, this session offers the opportunity to bring your laptop and engage in a guided, manager level conversation with your peers for a deeper dive into the performance development process. 

Learn more about applying for the 2026/27 Staff Enhancement Experience (SEE) Canada Grant in this virtual information session. 

Format: Online workshop

Explore your education options to enhance your career at the University of Waterloo. Learn about undergraduate and graduate programs, application processes, and available professional development opportunities. In this workshop, we will discover how to enhance your career and personal growth through various educational pathways, including online and on-campus programs. Bring your questions and take the first step toward advancing your education and career! 

Format: Online workshop

What is "purpose?" How do our purpose and values affect how we live, work, and interact with others? In this workshop, we will explore the concept of purpose by mapping out our accomplishments, interests and values using the Japanese concept of Ikigai, which means "a reason for being." We will then gain practical tips for finding and discovering our purpose using our personal aspirations. At the end of this workshop, we will develop a personal “Purpose-for-Now” statement that aligns with and reflects our values and goals. 

Format: Online workshop

More and more people are finding themselves caught between the conflicting demands of taking care of aging family members, while at the same time raising children, members of this “sandwich generation” may experience a considerable amount of stress. Learning to weigh the needs of multiple generations within one family is one of the most difficult parts of caregiving and continuing to attend to one’s own emotional needs is vital to avoid chronic stress and burnout. 

This session is designed for managers to come together and learn what the new Performance Development Program means for them and their direct reports. Now that you’ve gained access to the components in Workday, this session offers the opportunity to bring your laptop and engage in a guided, manager level conversation with your peers for a deeper dive into the performance development process. 

This session is designed for managers to come together and learn what the new Performance Development Program means for them and their direct reports. Now that you’ve gained access to the components in Workday, this session offers the opportunity to bring your laptop and engage in a guided, manager level conversation with your peers for a deeper dive into the performance development process. 

Format: In-person 

As a new employee at the University of Waterloo, you are encouraged to participate in New Employee Orientation. The University of Waterloo is much more than a place to work, and we want to take this half-day to get to know you and share the Waterloo story with you along with the many supports, resources and development opportunities our diverse and exciting community has to offer.