News

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 now available in Workday  

 As we transition to the new framework, we will not require managers and employees to complete forms for the 2024 performance year. Instead, we are asking managers to have performance conversations with their direct reports to review 2024-25 plans, to provide feedback for the 2024 year, and to set goals for the coming year.  

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

We are pleased to announce that we are extending the deadline for applications for the Staff Enhancement Experience (SEE) Canada grant program to June 15th. 

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.