On May 1st of each year, the University of Waterloo’s extended health, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability (LTD) benefits are typically subject to a contract renewal. Where applicable, new rates are applied, and employee deductions processed.
With the end of the winter term approaching, many employees may be exploring taking time off to enjoy the warmer months. However, Workday reports indicate that many employees are not using their earned time for the current vacation year, which ends June 30, 2024. Note: Due to the nature of some departments and their positions, carry forward, or when vacations are taken, may vary.
Human Resources has announced that the spring 2024 updates for Workday have been released on March 11, and you may notice some updates when you log in to Workday, including Workday Assistant.
commuted value pension annoucement
Information on the performance process for 2023.
| To: | All Employees |
| From: | Human Resources |
| Date: | May 4, 2022 |
| Subject: | New Pension and Benefits Rates effective May 1, 2022 |
| Note: | This email is for information |
What is happening?
The University of Waterloo has achieved Gold certification in Excellence Canada's Excellence, Innovation and Wellness (EIW) program, which recognizes the University for its exceptional organizational and workplace practices.
Over the next several weeks, Human Resources is conducting a campus-wide survey in order to gain a better understanding of employee satisfaction with the services it provides. In order to establish the baselines measurements as we strive to meet our vision and mission, we need your help. Your opinions are essential to the Human Resources department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives, identify gaps, and use the data to generate improvements.