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Announcing a New Addition to Our EFAP Benefit
As of July 22, 2025, Sentio Counsellor-Assisted Internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) will be available as part of our EFAP benefit with Homewood Health.
Salary Increase Advice and Faculty Histograms now available in Workday
Salary Increase Advice and Faculty Histograms
HR Reception Closure
The Human Resource office will be closed on Friday, December 13th, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for a departmental function.
2025 Recruitment Deadlines now available
2025 Recruitment Deadlines
New Benefits Rates effective May 1, 2024
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.
Vacation Carry Forward process for 2024
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.
New Features and Enhancements in Workday 2024 Release 1 (2024R1)
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.