Workshop Overview
HR Foundations for Managers are a series of learning modules intended to build awareness and a deeper understanding of how to navigate Human Resources-related processes, procedures, and policies at the University of Waterloo.
These modules are designed to provide insight and guidance, showcasing the information and support available for the HR processes managers are accountable for in support of their teams.
Led by a number of Human Resources teams, including Organizational and Human Development, Talent Acquisition, and HR Partners, HR Foundations for Managers is an interactive, learning and development experience in three parts.
This session will cover:
- Welcome to management at the University of Waterloo
- Leading the values of the University
- Get to know Human Resources
- The University policies you need to know
- Leading across the employee lifecycle
- Hiring at Waterloo
- Employee mobility
- Onboarding and probation
- Organizational change
- End of employment
- HR supports for managers
- Ask the HR experts – live Q&A featuring Talent Acquisition, HR Partners, and Workforce Planning
Intended Audience
New managers or managers that are starting soon
Format
In-person workshop in February 2026
Facilitator
Dana Evans Laity, OHD, Learning and Development Specialist - Onboarding