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Your HR Archive
April, 2013
 Leadership Spotlight: Wendy Cukier
April, 2013
Wendy Cukier has had a long and distinguished career at the university, with her leadership playing an important role in building a culture of scholarly, research and creative activity at Ryerson. In her current role as Vice-President of Research and Innovation, Wendy is responsible for academic leadership, administration of research and related scholarly activities, as well as the university's international initiatives.
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Improvement to Performance Reviews: We've Consolidated Forms!
April, 2013
As we move towards a common merit date for MAC employees, we have revised the Performance Planning & Review Template [DOC], available on the HR website. The new form replaces all other review forms that have previously been in use, including the Probationary Review and Interim Review forms for MAC, OPSEU and CUPE 233. Using only one form for multiple purposes will provide an easier transition to the common merit date and more efficient review processes in the future.
New Process: Implementing Individualized Accommodation Plans for Emergencies
April, 2013
Don't wait for a real emergency to discover that an employee requires accommodation. With this new process required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), all leaders and employees need to have a conversation to determine if an individual accommodation plan is necessary for emergencies. View Article
Workshops Available this Summer
April, 2013
Are there areas in your skill set that you would like to sharpen? Perhaps your employees have an interest in professional and career development workshops, but find it difficult to attend during the Fall and Winter Terms. As we head into the summer months, why not take this opportunity to think about your developmental interests, as well as those of your staff? Your Organizational Employee Effectiveness team provides a full range of workshops for both employees and managers over the summer.
View Article NEW! Time & Absence Reporting Menu in Manager Self Service
April, 2013
We've introduced a new Time and Absence Reporting menu to eHR to provide leaders with detailed information about their employees' reported hours, absences and other related information. You can now access several reports all on one screen without having to navigate to another part of eHR.
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Celebrating Employee Contributions
April, 2013
On April 4, the Ryerson community gathered to celebrate the second annual Ryerson Awards Night to recognize this year's 76 award recipients, who demonstrated excellence either as an individual or as a team in the areas of teaching, research or administration.
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What to do if an Employee is Injured at Work?
April, 2013
No one likes to think about workplace accidents, but they do happen. As a manager, do you know your responsibilities in reporting workplace accidents, incidents and exposures for your employees? Learn about what to do if one of your employees is injured at work, why the timelines are so important, and where to find forms and further information.
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Reminder: CUPE Local 3904 Unit 1 Posting Process
April, 2013
Are you a member of an Instructor Appointment Committee (IAC)? If so, please keep in mind that the Fall Term posting date for CUPE Local 3904 Unit 1 appointments is fast approaching. Read more for a quick checklist of job posting procedures to help you facilitate the posting process. For complete details, see the CUPE 3904 Unit 1 Collective Agreement, Article 13 – Appointment Procedure Posting.
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March, 2013
Leadership Spotlight: Jody Dailey
March, 2013
Jody Dailey joined the Ryerson community in the fall of 2011 as Associate Executive Director, Advancement Services, and in that short time has already made a significant impact with her leadership, work ethic, and dedication to her team and department goals. Find out why Jody believes in balancing confidence with humility in her leadership approach, where she finds inspiration as a leader and what advice she offers to team members interested in becoming leaders themselves.
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Accessibility Website Resources: Organizing Accessible Events and Meetings
March, 2013
Where can you find a list of classrooms already equipped with presentation technology on campus? How many interpreters would you need for events longer than two hours? Where's the best place for an accessible area in a room?
If you're planning an event and not quite sure where to turn for answers, check out the Guide to Accessible Meetings and Events, found on Access Ryerson's newly redesigned Accessibility website. View Article
Ryerson's Hiring Guide: An Interactive Resource for Hiring Managers
March, 2013
While you may know that Ryerson's Hiring Guide is a tool to help managers and hiring committees recruit the best faculty, instructors and staff, you may not be aware of the interactive features the guide offers. For example, users can add comments to share hiring experiences and provide ideas and feedback, so that we can continuously improve and update the guide and foster collaborative learning.
View Article Common Merit Date Means Common Goal Setting
March, 2013
As you know, we are currently transitioning to a Common Merit Date starting July 1, 2013 for all MAC employees. As the fiscal year is wrapping up, our transition year to move towards a common merit date is also coming to a close. That means it's time for leaders to start thinking about their university-aligned goals and objectives for July 2013 – June 2014, which should ideally be in place within the first month of the performance cycle. That's why it's a good idea to start thinking about your goals now.
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Customized Leadership Development in Financial Services
March, 2013
In addition to offering university-wide learning programs, the Organizational and Employee Effectiveness team (OEE) partners with managers to customize existing learning programs or to develop new programs to meet the specific needs and goals of an intact work group. Read about this process in action and how OEE is working with Financial Services to implement a customized leadership development program for supervisors and managers.
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CUPE 1 - Compensation for Additional Major Duties
March, 2013
Do you process CUPE Unit 1 appointments? If so, you should know that if an instructor performs major duties in addition to his or her regular Unit 1 responsibilities, the instructor is entitled to additional compensation. These additional duties include designing a new course, making major revisions to an existing course, course coordination or supervision, or participating in university-wide committees.
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CUPE 1 - Compensation for Additional Major Duties
March, 2013
Do you process CUPE Unit 1 appointments? If so, you should know that if an instructor performs major duties in addition to his or her regular Unit 1 responsibilities, the instructor is entitled to additional compensation. These additional duties include designing a new course, making major revisions to an existing course, course coordination or supervision, or participating in university-wide committees.
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Food for Thought on Your Lunch Break
March, 2013
Attend a noon-hour discussion on Women's Minds and Bodies: Curricular Diversity in Fashion and Science hosted by The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Services (DHPS).
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February, 2013
Leadership Spotlight: Elisabeth Stroback
February, 2013
As a leader, Elisabeth values and encourages contributions from each member of her team and relies on their opinions and recommendations to make good decisions. Considering the scope of capital projects, these decisions take on added significance, as do the contributions of the team whose support she relies on to make them.
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Launch of the New Accessibility Website!
February, 2013
After undergoing a complete redesign, we're pleased to announce the launch of Access Ryerson's new Accessibility website. In addition to a new look and feel inspired by our motto (Accessibility in the Classroom, Accessibility in the Workplace, Accessibility on Campus), the updated website houses resources for all members of the Ryerson community, including tips and tools useful to leaders. We welcome you to send us your thoughts or feedback. View Article
Merit Transition Reminder for Leaders
February, 2013
In November of last year, we sent an announcement to MAC group members and their managers about transitioning to a common merit date for all MAC employees. Read the following reminder on steps you need to take during this transition, and watch for future reminders in your inbox and upcoming issues of Your HR.
View Article Coming Soon to Manager Self Service: New Time and Absence Report!
February, 2013
In the coming days, we will be introducing a new Time and Absence Report feature to eHR, which will provide leaders with detailed information about their employees' reported hours, absences, and other related information – all in one report! This allows leaders to conveniently access several reports on one screen without having to navigate to another part of eHR.
View Article Team Effectiveness in Action: Leadership Retreats
February, 2013
One of the services the HR Organizational and Employee Effectiveness (OEE) unit provides is the design and facilitation of team retreats to help improve your team's effectiveness. Retreats provide employees with the opportunity to come together, away from the distractions of their day-to-day work, and focus on improving one or more aspects of the way the team works together.
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Online Resources for New Academic Hiring, Tenure Evaluation and Promotion Committee Members
February, 2013
Participants who took part in the required learning programs as members of the academic hiring, tenure evaluation and promotion committees can now find the learning guides used in these sessions online. These guides were developed to provide ongoing assistance to committee members and are now conveniently located for easy referral on the Office of the Vice-Provost Faculty Affairs website.
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Now Hiring? Tips for Conducting Job Interviews
February, 2013
As a hiring manager or committee member, there are several things you can do to leave a positive impression of the university, while identifying whether or not the candidate is the right person for the job. An interview that's well designed and well conducted will let candidates know that Ryerson is a professional and inclusive workplace. Read more for tips on the interview process, which highlights information contained in the Ryerson Hiring Guide.
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Take Advantage of HR's Job Evaluation Info Sessions
February, 2013
Are you thinking about making changes to an employee's job description or creating a new position? HR has resources to support you through this process, including an information session available for leaders who have an OPSEU or MAC employee reporting to them.
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January, 2013
Leadership Spotlight: Ken woo
January, 2013
Ken has been a valued employee of Ryerson for over 35 years. Throughout his respected career, Ken has held a number of roles before assuming his current position as Assistant Director, Communications Support. On February 1, Ken will be retiring from Ryerson, leaving behind him many important contributions that have made a lasting impact on Ryerson.
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Checking In on the Short-Term Candidate Pool
January, 2013
In the five months since the Short-Term Candidate Pool was introduced, we've successfully matched several candidates to administrative, customer service and IT positions. Candidates from this pool are eligible to be hired into part-time roles or full-time roles that are less than four months in length. Hiring from this qualified pool of candidates takes less time than sourcing resumes on your own and saves you money typically spent on agency fees. View Article
Emergency Planning for Employees with Disabilities – Coming Soon
January, 2013
In the event of an emergency, do you know if any of your employees need assistance evacuating? Don't wait for an actual emergency to find out. We'll soon be introducing Emergency Planning for Employees with Disabilities, which will provide you with a form and guidelines on the conversation you'll need to have with your employees on an annual basis to create individual emergency plans.
View Article Preparing for Retirement: Giving Adequate Notice for Processing Your Pension
January, 2013
If you or your employees are considering retirement, it's important to provide us with at least three months' notice, if possible, to ensure processing is completed for your pension to start on time. Why three months?
View Article Electronic Delivery – The Better Way to Receive Your Tax Slips
January, 2013
eHR provides Ryerson employees with a safe and convenient option to receive their tax slips electronically, as communicated earlier last week. There are several benefits to online delivery of your tax slips that far outweigh mailing paper copies, which is why we encourage all our employees to take advantage of this service.
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Is an Organization Restructure Right for You?
January, 2013
Organization restructuring is a process aimed at ensuring employees are better aligned to effectively deliver organizational objectives. If you think you and your team may benefit from an organization restructure, we've outlined some points you may want to consider beforehand.
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Creating Learning Opportunities Based on the 70:20:10 Model
January, 2013
An increasing number of organizations have been subscribing to the 70:20:10 model, which breaks down how learning occurs and underscores the important part leaders can play in contributing to an employee's learning opportunities. Find out how you can promote continuous learning in the workplace to increase morale, employee development and engagement with your team.
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November, 2012
Leadership Spotlight: Erin McGinn
November, 2012
As Executive Director, MAC/Global Spectrum Relationship, Erin McGinn has the key role as primary point of contact for Global Spectrum at the university. Having taken on her current position in 2011, Erin worked closely with Athletics and various departments at the university to ensure that that they were prepared for the move into the Mattamy Athletic Centre (MAC). As well, she has the important role of ensuring that accountabilities are in place, targets that were agreed to are being met, and performance levels are satisfactory with Global Spectrum - the company that the university engaged to run the operations at the MAC. She is currently on leave from her current position as director of the president's office, where she played an integral role in managing the office for over six years.
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Common Merit Date for All MAC Employees
November, 2012
As a follow up to the communication distributed on July 31, 2012, this artible outlines the details of the transition plan that will move performance review cycles, currently based on individual anniversary date, to a common merit date of July 1 for all eligible MAC employees. This change takes effect beginning July 1, 2013. View Article
Coming in 2013 - eHire and myLearning!
November, 2012
We're improving eHR!
Our strategy is a simple idea: enable the entire Ryerson Community to use one system to accomplish tasks related to recruiting, hiring and self-service learning management. We'll be able to accomplish this by introducing two new options in eHR: eHire and myLearning in early 2013.
View Article Networking for Hiring: Advice from Recruitment
November, 2012
Ryerson typically receives a high volume of applications for our posted positions, but despite the high response rate, it can still be difficult to find the right candidate with the best experience and qualifications for the role. Instead of just posting and hoping for the best, you can help broaden your reach by actively engaging and networking with potential candidates.
View Article Do You Micromanage?
November, 2012
If nobody is waking up in the morning intending to be a micromanager, then why do people still feel micromanaged?
This is the question posed by Ron Ashkenas in a recent blog entry published in the Harvard Business Review, titled " Why People Micromanage." View Article
Breaking Down Barriers
November, 2012
December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD).
The event was established in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly to promote awareness of disability issues, accessibility and the abilities of people with disabilities. It is celebrated worldwide on the third of December each year. The theme for this year's event is removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all.
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OPSEU Collective Agreement Now In Print!
November, 2012
In addition to being available online, printed copies of the OPSEU Local 596 Collective Agreement (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2014) are now available and have been distributed to management groups.
If you have not received a copy, please contact your HR Management Consultant, who will arrange to have a copy provided to you.
Required Training for DEC and FTC Members
November, 2012
Participating in the Departmental Evaluation Committee (DEC) or the Faculty Tenure Committee (FTC) for assessing probationary faculty members is one of the most important functions a faculty member will perform. In accordance with the Collective Agreement provisions, members must first participate in training before serving on a DEC or FTC.
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Reminder: People First Survey Results Available!
November, 2012
Just a reminder that the survey results from our first university-wide People First Survey are available online. We achieved a very encouraging participation rate for a first survey of this kind, with thanks to the many staff and faculty who took the time to provide us with input about their experience at the university. You can access the detailed results for each question using your my.ryerson login and see how people made their voices heard!
October, 2012
Leadership Spotlight: Imogen Coe
October, 2012
Imogen Coe joined Ryerson on August 1, 2012 to take on the key position of dean in the newly established Faculty of Science. As dean, Imogen is responsible for providing academic and administrative leadership to the faculty to ensure that high quality and relevant education consistent with Ryerson's mandate and mission is provided in all programs and service areas. Imogen also plays an integral role in assisting the university advance its strategic plan.
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Inaugural Ryerson Retiree Celebration
October, 2012
This year will mark the inaugural Ryerson Retiree Celebration, a new initiative of the People First agenda and part of our multi-faceted recognition program. This celebration will be held once a year to honour retiring employees, in recognition of their valued contribution to the university.
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Running Effective Meetings
October, 2012
Are you starting a new committee or working group and want to get started on the right foot? Are you chairing meetings that seem to be ineffective and you don't know why? HR's Organization and Employee Effectiveness Consultants can meet with you and your committee members to develop a plan for your meetings.
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How Can I Expediate The Job Evaluation Process?
October, 2012
Creating a new position or evaluating an existing position can be a lengthy process, but there are steps that leaders can take to expedite job evaluation. Also, theTotal Compensation team is actively reviewing the job evaluation process to streamline and increase the efficiencies, and would appreciate feedback from all participants.
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Diversity Sourcing
October, 2012
Targeted outreach recruiting involves finding ways to reach out to members of designated groups to ensure a diverse pool of candidates. So what sourcing strategy will provide the widest reach? View Article
Conducting Evaluations for Teaching/Graduate Assistants
October, 2012
If you supervise a teaching assistant or a graduate assistant (TA/GA), you're responsible for meeting with your employee by the midway point of each term of the employee's appointment in order to provide informal verbal feedback regarding their performance. You're also responsible for completing a performance evaluation using the CUPE Unit 3 Performance Evaluation Graduate Assistantship/Teaching Assistantship form, prior to the end of the appointment.
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The Minority of Everyone: Framing "Disability"
October, 2012
The Chang School recently hosted a paneled event which included David Lepofsky, a blind lawyer, disability rights activist and instigator of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) legislation and its predecessor the ODA. The panel was exploring the underemployment of particular groups of people. David challenged the audience to raise their hand if they did not have a disability, or could guarantee they never would. "I don't see any hands", he exclaimed humourously - so confident was he of the results, there was no need to confirm with a sighted person how many hands were raised. He declared, "Welcome to the minority of everyone!"
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September, 2012
Leadership Spotlight: Des Glynn
September, 2012
Des Glynn has been a valued member of Ryerson for over 30 years. In his current role as Program Director for the Gateway for Internationally Educated Professionals, he is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating the activities for Gateway's many programs, working in collaboration with the Dean of The Chang School, and ensuring their efficient and effective operation.
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Fairness is Good Management
September, 2012
Employees who see decision-making processes as fair tend to be more engaged, perform at a higher level and have more trust in the decisions made by leaders. Fairness does not always mean the same thing to everyone, so it can be challenging to not only make fair decisions, but also have those decisions perceived as fair.
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No New Barriers - Considerations for Managers
September, 2012No New Barriers - Considerations for Managers
In the most recent issue of Your Work Life, I addressed the idea of providing the highest degree of accessibility from the beginning to ensure no new barriers will be created. Here I would like to focus on applying the principle of no new barriers from a management perspective. There are a number of ways in which barriers are inadvertently created, which can be prevented if considered early on. Read more to see some approaches that will help you to prevent barriers in the workplace.
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Fill Short-Term Positions Using the New Candidate Pool!
September, 2012
You may occasionally need to hire an employee to fill a short-term need, such as covering short-term absences or to assist with special projects. Human Resources is introducing a solution to better support you in filling short-term positions! The HR Recruitment & Retention team has been working to build a pool of readily available, pre-screened candidates to fill positions for various short term administrative and customer services roles. View Article
Ensuring Temporary International Workers are Authorized and Eligible for Work in Canada
September, 2012
As an academic institution, we hire many international workers across the university in a variety of faculty and staff roles. Before considering hiring internationally, there are important policy and legal obligations that must be taken into account, including for guest lecturers and visiting scholars. In almost all cases, they need to obtain authorization to work in Canada before entering the country.
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When is an Acting Allowance Appropriate for Job Changes?
September, 2012
A common question that managers ask is, "If my staff member is assuming additional responsibilities, can an acting allowance be given?"
Jobs can change in response to changes in a unit's operation, either as part of the unit's development plan for its staff, or to fill a temporary need. An acting allowance is a form of additional compensation that can be provided when an employee temporarily takes on higher level duties and responsibilities for a specified period of time.
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Teaching Assessments for CUPE Unit 1 Instructors
September, 2012
Teaching assessments are a crucial component to providing students with a quality learning experience. Essentially, the teaching assessment will provide a method for feedback, development, and will assist instructors in continually improving their performance and effectiveness. Article 18 of the CUPE Unit 1 Collective Agreement provides detailed requirements for conducting a teaching assessment.
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Manager Self Service – Best Practices for Time Reporting
September, 2012Ryerson's time and absence reporting is completed online through eHR. Different types of employees have different types of reporting requirements. This article provides tips for managers who review and approve electronic time sheets for their employees who report payable time in order to be paid. Read more about reviewing and approving time in eHR.
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OPSEU Staff Recognition & Learning Event: Creating a Satisfying Life
September, 2012Save the date! The annual OPSEU Staff Recognition and Learning Event will take place on November 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. This event recognizes the valuable contribution OPSEU Ryerson members provide to the academic and administrative life of the university. In addition to announcing the winner of the OPSEU Staff Star Award, we will also have a keynote address by Dr. Marilyn Hadad, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology.
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August, 2012
Leadership Spotlight: Monica McKay
August, 2012
Not only has Monica McKay been a valued employee of Ryerson for the past two decades, but she also attended the university as a student of the School of Social Work. Monica first began her career at Ryerson in 1993 as the Coordinator, Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services (RASS) and through her hard work and dedication, was promoted to Director, Aboriginal Initiatives in March 2012. Monica is involved with First Peoples/Aboriginal initiatives at the local, provincial, and national level. She is from Laxgalts'ap (Greenville), British Columbia and is a proud member of the Nisga'a Nation, of the House of Wisinhlhl Xb'il'tkw, and of the Gisk'aast Pdeek (Killer Whale clan).
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Coming Together in the OVPS: A Successful Pilot Project in Customized Management Development
August, 2012
The leadership team in the Office of the Vice Provost, Students (OVPS) recently identified an exciting opportunity for collaboration within their office. With their managers and coordinators spanning Athletics, the Registrariat, Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment, and Student Services, the office knew they had a management team with a great depth of knowledge and experience, but didn't often get a chance to meet, talk, and share their expertise with each other. OVPS and HR Organizational and Employee Effectiveness decided to create a Manager and Coordinator Development Pilot Program, with great success.
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Leadership Development Program
August, 2012We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Fall 2012 Ryerson Leadership Development Program. Applications must be sumbitted by September 7, 2012.
The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is targeted at Ryerson managers who have demonstrated success in managing operations and are now ready to focus on enhancing their leadership capabilities - particularly in leveraging the talents of individuals and teams, both within and beyond their scope of authority. View Article
Planning Ahead: Strategic Planning in Recruitment
August, 2012
The opportunity to bring new talent into your team can be an exciting time! The recruitment process leading up that decision can also provide an added opportunity to look deeper at your department's short and long-term workforce reality and needs. There are a number of components to the strategic planning process. View Article
I've made changes to the job description. What's next?
August, 2012
In the June issue of Your HR, we explained that keeping up-to-date job descriptions is the responsibility of a leader and an important component of a leader's success. So what if, during your regular update and review of job descriptions or while getting ready to post a position, you identify changes that are required to the wording of the job description? How do you know when those changes require you to initiate a job evaluation?
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Orientation for Teaching Assistants and Graduate Assistants (CUPE 3904, Unit 3)
Deadlines, Schedules, and Late Processing of Pay
August, 2012
Deadlines and schedules provide managers and administrators with a way to plan administrative tasks, ensure employees are paid on time, and have new hires appointed into the system by their start date. Now that we've eliminated the Employee Information Form (EIF), eAppoint and payroll deadlines are as important as ever. Make sure you're aware of this important information, and take the opportunity to sign up for reminders or complete the eLearning.
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Advancing the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - Understanding Accessibility Through Professional Development
August, 2012In the July issue of Your HR, we mentioned the six-course certificate program, Advancing the AODA: Principles and Practices of Accessibility, offered collaboratively through the School of Disability Studies and The Chang School. To spread awareness of the program, the two schools have developed a postcard, which can be shared with anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the principles and practices of accessibility.
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July, 2012
Leadership Spotlight: Jean-Paul Boudreau
July, 2012
For many of you, the name Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau is a familiar one. On August 1, 2011, Jean-Paul was appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Arts after serving as chair of the Psychology Department for the past eight years.
As dean, his role is vital to the success of a faculty. Jean-Paul is responsible for leading and representing the Faculty of Arts in both academic and administrative matters to ensure that high quality and relevant education is provided by the faculty. But for Jean-Paul, he sees his function as going above and beyond this.
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Managing @ Ryerson Fall Series - Three new workshops!
July, 2012We're excited to introduce three new courses this fall as part of the Managing @ Ryerson series. Registration for these courses is now open to all management levels through the Learning Events Calendar. Register early to confirm your spot and avoid the waiting list! View Article
Providing Notice to Your OPSEU Staff When Work Schedules Change
July, 2012
If you require your employees to change their work schedule, please keep in mind that there are provisions in the OPSEU Collective Agreement, Article 27 (c) that indicates the appropriate notice you must provide to your employees.
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Developing Selection Criteria & Expected Responses
July, 2012
Setting up a clear selection process not only provides an accurate way to evaluate candidates, but it's also a requirement in some collective agreements.
Selection criteria are based on bona fide occupational requirements and competencies used to assess a candidate's suitability for a position and assist in making the hiring decision. These competencies are a collection of skills (technical and soft skills), knowledge, and attributes that demonstrate a candidate's experience and capabilities.
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Disability Studies in the Big Picture - How Innovation is Driving Inclusion Forward
July, 2012July is my September. What I mean by this is that every September, people remark that although they haven't been a student for years, the day after Labour Day marks a new beginning, a fresh start – even more so than the first day of a new calendar year. For the School of Disability Studies at Ryerson, that marker is Canada Day. What does the Disabilities Studies program have to do with accessibility at Ryerson? Well, the short answer is everything, of course. We have a responsibility to ensure inclusion and accessibility throughout the university, so that we can create an inclusive learning and working environment for all. There are at least three areas where we strive to accomplish this.
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New Fields in Manager Self Service Time Reporting Screens
July, 2012We've improved Manager Self Service! With the scheduled update on Sunday July 22, 2012, new fields were added to Manager Self Service Time Reporting screens.
Additional fields in the Time Reporting screens now provide you with more information about time reporters who report to you or for whom you are responsible.
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EIF Form No Longer Required
July, 2012
In Human Resources we are continually working towards improved efficiency and environmental sustainability. The latest change to our processes is that we have eliminated the Employee Information Form (EIF). All changes that used to be made by filling in this form can be done quickly and easily through eHR. Please note that the paper forms will no longer be accepted by HR after August 21, 2012.
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HR Annual Report is Now Available
July, 2012
The 2011 HR Annual Report, Partnering for Success, now available on our website! Read more about how we implemented key aspects of our strategic plan and the various ways we worked towards making Ryerson a high engagement, diverse, and equitable workplace.
June, 2012
Leadership Spotlight: Darcy Flynn
June, 2012
Whether you were there to take your ID photo, add funds to your card or get a replacement card, every employee of Ryerson at some point has been in touch with the OneCard office. In his current role as Manager, OneCard Office, Darcy is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and administering the Ryerson OneCard system to new and existing students and employees.
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A Story of Good and Bad Accessible Customer Service
June, 2012Find out how accessibility goes further than removing physical barriers. Heather shares two recent experiences that demonstrate the difference accessible customer service can make and offers simple ways you can help accommodate persons with disabilities. View Article
MAC Benefit Plan Improvements!
June, 2012
Human Resources is happy to announce improvements to the Extended Health Care (EHC) Plan for eligible MAC employees and their eligible dependents. Your benefits now include exceptional vision care coverage and a convenient Pay Direct Drug Card so you no longer have to submit your drug costs for reimbursement. The drug card takes effect starting July 1, 2012 and cannot be used prior to this date. If you pay out of pocket instead of using the drug card, you may not be reimbursed for 100% of your purchase. In addition, for your health and wellness, all smoking cessation therapies will now be covered.
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NEW! CTO/Vacation Report Now Available in Manager Self Service
June, 2012
We are happy to introduce the CTO/Vacation Report available any time through eHR. The report provides important information about vacation, CTO, and MAC days for each active employee who reports directly to your position and will be the first of several reports that HR will deliver to the Ryerson community.
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Other Duties as Assigned: The Importance of Keeping Up-To-Date Job Descriptions
June, 2012Most job descriptions identify a small portion of the job as "other duties as assigned", usually around 5-10%. However, you may unintentionally add so many items that the employee is actually spending 50% of their time on these "other" duties. When job descriptions are not kept up-to-date and do not accurately reflect what employees are actually doing, it can make them feel that they are not being appropriately recognized or rewarded for their work.
Human Resources recommends that you review job descriptions every year. It is not just a good idea, it is an essential component to your success as a leader.
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The best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour: Conducting Reference Checks
June, 2012Taking the time to find out about previous job performance and verifying information obtained through the hiring process not only helps you gather more information on which to base a hiring decision, but it's part of the due diligence obligations that should be fulfilled before a candidate is hired.
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Everything New Employees Need to Know About Ryerson: New On-boarding Tools Available
June, 2012
As you know, the Leaders' Guide to On-boarding provides you, the hiring manager, with best practice guidelines, steps, and tools to help make sure your new staff member has a smooth and successful transition to Ryerson. HR now has two NEW onboarding tools to help your new employee become oriented to the diverse, vibrant and active community at Ryerson, and to facilitate their seamless integration at a time when they are most motivated to contribute and learn.
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Completing Interim and Final Probationary Reviews
June, 2012
If you supervise MAC or OPSEU employees who are under a probationary period, then you should be familiar with the interim and final probationary review forms and when they need to be completed.
The probationary period is a fundamental time for both you and your employee. It provides you with the opportunity to closely monitor the work performance of your new employee, Fully evaluate their ability to perform in their role and, identify your employee's strengths, areas for improvement, and their ability to meet or exceed performance objectives.
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May, 2012
Leadership Spotlight: Diane Ossher
May, 2012
Diane Ossher is well respected across the Ryerson community. In the past 30 years, she has seen the university grow in countless ways, but aside from all the institutional changes, she still believes the most exciting and rewarding aspect of her role has been watching team members grow and take on new responsibilities.
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NEW! Violence and Harassment in the Workplace
May, 2012Every member of the Ryerson community plays a role in ensuring our university remains a safe and harassment-free work and study environment. It is important that you know what to do if you encounter concerning behaviour on campus. As a leader, it is your responsibility to be famililar with the Workplace Violence Prevention and Response program document in case someone reports to you the risk or an incident of workplace violence. View Article
Take a Vacation - They're Good for You and Your Employees!
May, 2012
There's been a long-held belief that working more hours and taking fewer breaks will lead to getting more work done, when in fact studies have shown that scheduling time off for regular vacations has several proven benefits that can actually increase productivity. Read more about these benefits and reminder of your responsibilities under the Initiative to Bring Vacation Credit Balances Within Limits.
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Understanding Shift Premiums for OPSEU Employees
May, 2012
Do you supervise OPSEU employees? Do any of your OPSEU employees work between the hours of 4 p.m. to midnight or midnight to 8 a.m.? If so, then you may want to familiarize yourself with the applicable shift premiums for OPSEU employees.
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The Role of the Lead Hiring Manager and Selection Panel Members
May, 2012The role of the hiring manager is to provide leadership for the selection process of OPSEU, MAC and CUPE 233 positions, and to hire committee chairs for faculty, as well as part time, sessional and continuing education instructors. The hiring manager works with a panel or committee of generally three or more people and is responsible for facilitating a collaborative decision making process. View Article
Public Holidays: How to Processs Electronic Time Sheets in eHR
May, 2012The approaching summer means the increased frequency of public holidays! Here are some details you need to know when entering electronic time sheets to ensure pay is processed correctly for these days.
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Where to Store Important Employee Forms & Documents - Keep them or send them?
May, 2012
Do you ever find yourself wondering where an employee contract should be stored? When you consider the number of forms used by the university on a regular basis, such as offer letters, position requisitions and benefit enrollment forms, it can be confusing keeping track of where each of these belong.
To make this process easier and to answer any questions you may have on document storage, we've created a quick reference guide to document storage.
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April, 2012
Leadership Spotlight: Anthony Seymour
April, 2012
If you've ever walked through the halls of Ryerson's Athletic Centre (RAC), you've probably been greeted by the friendly face and warm smile of Anthony Seymour, Manager of Recreation. Anthony currently oversees the Fitness Centre at the RAC and will soon add the Fitness Centre at the new Mattamy Athletic Centre. Anthony is also responsible for the overall management of recreation programs at the university - including fitness, intramural sports and instructional programs - to develop and implement effective programming to meet the students' needs, as well as increase engagement and optimize revenue generation.
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Are your Interview Questions Illegal? Exploring Prohibited Grounds
April, 2012While most people know not to ask certain off-limit questions such as a candidate's religion or sexual orientation, many aren't aware that other seemingly innocent questions are also prohibited. This includes asking or engaging in a conversation about whether the candidate has children, the origin of their last name, or their age. Here's some information to help you develop legal interview questions. View Article
Providing Effective Feedback - Using the STAR Model
April, 2012
While most managers know that providing effective feedback is an essential management skill, not all managers may be aware of what to include as part of effective feedback. In fact, some managers many avoid providing feedback altogether if it's developmental in nature. What is effective feedback?
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Customized Performance Management Workshop for your Management Team
April, 2012
Are you interested in having your team or department members better understand their value and how their roles are linked to organizational goals? HR's Organizational and Employee Effectiveness team (OEE) is now offering customized sessions of their new workshop, Creating and Implementing Effective Performance Plans and Reviews, for departmental management teams.
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Understanding eHR Access After Employees Leave
April, 2012
Employees often have trouble submitting their time and absences after their last working day. This is because their access in eHR changes once they no longer have active employment.
For employees leaving Ryerson, access is automatically restricted after their last day of employment, to protect against any unauthorized access. With this safeguard in place, eHR is designed with the university's business processes in mind.
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Disability as Diversity, Not Deficit
April, 2012Persons with disabilities are the world's largest minority. They're also the only minority group that any person can join at any time. Yet they represent a largely untapped pool of talent.
Diversity is well recognized as an advantage and strength for any organization. A diverse workforce that accurately reflects the population at large offers the benefit of a range of experiences and perspectives. This inclusive lens provides a tremendous advantage to an organization - and while this is recognized in terms of race and gender, the experience of disability is often not considered in the same positive context. View Article
Resources for Principal Investigators Hiring Postdoctoral Fellows
April, 2012To help you recruit and manage post doctoral fellows (PDFs), HR is pleased to provide principal investigators with tools and templates such as the Guide to Postdoctoral Fellow Benefits, quick reference sheet, and sample letter templates.
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Wellness Resources for Leaders
April, 2012
Our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) Shepell.fgi provides useful health and wellness articles for leaders. These articles provide general information (not specific to Ryerson processes, policies, and programs). We recommend that in addition to these articles, to consult your Human Resources Management Consultant, who is always available to assist you and has expertise in these issues in the Ryerson context.
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March, 2012
Leadership Spotlight: Tonga Pham
March, 2012
For many of you reading this article, the name Tonga Pham is already a familiar one. For those of you not familiar with her name, you're certainly familiar with her work. As Acting Director, Campus Facilities and Sustainability, Tonga is responsible for the oversight of Ryerson's building infrastructure, including maintenance and renovations, making her a familiar face around campus. In short, Tonga leads the team that keeps Ryerson's facilities running smoothly.
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People First Survey Deadline Extended
March, 2012
The deadline for Ryerson's first employee engagement survey, the People First Survey, has been extended to Tuesday April 10, 2012 at 5:00pm. Please take this opportunity to be heard. We're listening.
People First Survey Reminder and Thanks from President Levy
March, 2012"I strongly encourage you to take this opportunity to be heard and to contribute to making Ryerson an even better place to work. Your input is crucial in helping us continue to build a University where we put people first, so we can attract and retain talented people who want to develop their career at Ryerson."
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Family Leave 101
March, 2012
Family Leave is available for employees in case of a personal or family circumstance that prevents them from reporting to work. This benefit is provided to support employees in managing both their work and personal responsibilities.
As a Manager, what do you need to know?
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Prepare for Pension Charges for Employees on Leave of Absence or Term Employees Joining the Plan
March, 2012Ryerson employees on a leave of absence (e.g. maternity leave, parental leave or even an unpaid absence for personal reasons) are still eligible to participate in the Ryerson Retirement Pension Plan during their time away. Also, term employees can choose to join the plan after serving the waiting period. Find out how this will affect your department's budget.
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Processing Electronic Time Sheets for Public Holidays
March, 2012The sun is shining outside which means we can look forward to more frequent public holidays! Here's what you need to know to ensure pay is processed correctly for these days.
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Leadership Development Program
March, 2012We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Spring 2012 Ryerson Leadership Development Program.
The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is targeted at Ryerson managers who have demonstrated success in managing operations and are now ready to focus on enhancing their leadership capabilities - particularly in leveraging the talents of individuals and teams, both within and beyond their scope of authority. View Article
Spring 2012 Lead Hand Development Series Now Fully Booked!
March, 2012Back by popular demand, HR's Lead Hand Development Series is now fully booked for Spring 2012. Thank you for your interest in this program! Watch for the next run of the series in the fall.
Brian Ross, Organizational & Employee Effectiveness Consultant, would be glad to meet with you to answer any questions and discuss how the LHDS may be of benefit to you. Contact him at bross@ryerson.ca or (416) 979-5000 ext 2770.
The Benefits of Using Social Media in Hiring
March, 2012
In today's technology driven world, the reach of social media seems to be constantly expanding. Recruiters and hiring managers are increasingly finding that social media can be an effective tool in recruiting top talent because of the wide audience and many powerful features and capabilities. Social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are not only good ways to reach out and network with potential candidates, but are also very cost effective. In his article, "The Many Benefits of Social Network Recruiting: Making a Compelling Business Case" Dr. John Sullivan, a well-known thought leader in the Human Resources Profession, describes the potential benefits that can result from effective social network recruiting.
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March Recruitment Outreach Events
March, 2012
HR's Recruitment, Retention, & Employment Equity team attends outreach events on a regular basis to build a pipeline of talent for Ryerson's job vacancies. We partner with community organizations that can help us further our equity recruitment goals to continue to build a diverse workplace. Here's a summary of our efforts for March.
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Wellness Resources for Leaders from Shepell.fgi, your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provider
March, 2012Shepell.fgi provides useful health and wellness articles for leaders. These articles provide general information (not specific to Ryerson processes, policies, and programs). We recommend that in addition to these articles, to consult your Human Resources Management Consultant who is always available to assist you and has expertise in these issues in the Ryerson context.
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February, 2012
Leadership Spotlight: Nancy Amaral
February, 2012
As Manager of Administration in the Office of the Dean in the Ted Rogers School of Management, Nancy Amaral plans and oversees all of the academic administrative support activities in the delivery of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Nancy is a firm believer in personal/professional development. According to Nancy, "no one should believe that what they are today is all they can be".
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People First Survey starts soon!
February, 2012Ryerson's first University-wide employee survey starts March 13! In order to further the VP, Administration and Finance's People First agenda, we need to find out what Ryerson is doing well as an employer and what we can improve on.
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People First Survey Tips for Leaders
February, 2012
As a leader or a manager, you can actively support the People First Survey and contribute to its success. The following are some ideas to help you promote the survey to your team.
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Employment Contracts are Required For Part Time and Casual Employees
February, 2012
If you hire a part time or casual employee, including a work study student, it is an audit requirement that you have a written contract with them that specifies details such as their hourly rate, hours of work per week, start and end dates of the contract, termination provisions, etc. Contracts should also indicate Ryerson policies that employees must be aware of and abide by, such as the Information Protection policy. Our annual financial audit is coming up soon and you may be asked to produce a copy of a signed contract to support payments made from the payroll system. Human Resources provides a standard contract form that can be used by departments, which can be found at
www.ryerson.ca/hr/forms/manager_forms.html
Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities
February, 2012
To ensure the safety of all Ryerson employees, tools are being developed to assist mangers and their employees who require assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation.
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Testing Your Candidates
February, 2012In addition to interviewing, testing candidates can help you to obtain a richer and more accurate assessment. If properly developed and administered, tests can be valid predictors of job performance. The primary testing methods are Simulations and Occupational tests. View Article
Learning Events Calendar - Online Help Now Available
February, 2012We're always excited to introduce a new system feature! The Learning Events Calendar has a new feature to help novice and advanced users alike. The new online help provides step-by-step instructions for using the calendar. It will help employees provide the correct information during registration and assist you with approving employee course requests.
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The New RFA Collective Agreement
February, 2012A new Collective Agreement between the University and the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA) representing faculty, librarians and counsellors was ratified by both parties in January 2012. The Agreement ends on June 30, 2015.
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January, 2012
Leadership Spotlight
January, 2012 Managing the physical, financial, and human resources of an academic department or school can be a daunting task. However Dr. Lisa Barnoff has done exceptionally well as Director of the School of Social Work, a position which she assumed only six months ago. Immediately upon her appointment, she began addressing a range of complex human resources matters that called for a great deal of time, effort and courage.
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New OPSEU President
January, 2012Developing and maintaining good relationships, open communication and transparency with the Union is important, and can go a long way in enabling successful resolution to issues when they arise. This sentiment is shared by the new President of OPSEU Local 596, James McKay.
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Ryerson Awards Night & President's Blue and Gold Award
January, 2012
The immense talent and dedication of Ryerson's faculty and staff have made the growth and success of our University and its reputation possible. I am, therefore, pleased to announce two new ways in which our University is going to recognize the excellence of our people – to act on our commitment to put people first.
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The Value of Performance Planning
January, 2012
How effective are you at Performance Management? While some managers may be concerned that performance management takes too much time, those managers who do it consistently see that the positive impact it has on their teams (improved performance, increased morale, staff development, etc) actually ends up saving time in the long run. Find out if you're doing everything you can to achieve the results you need.
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Access Ryerson initiative
January, 2012
The new accessibility initiative "Access Ryerson" is now underway. Formerly known as the RAAC, or Ryerson Accessibility Advisory Committee, this new initiative is being driven forward by a cohesive body with representation from across the University. The vision for Access Ryerson is for Ryerson to become a leader in accessibility, by forming working groups to make real progress in particular areas of accessibility. Two of these groups are currently up and running to address issues of accessibility in Information & Communication, and Employment. If you are interested in participating in these or future working group, please contact Accessibility Coordinator, Heather Willis at (416) 979-5000 ext. 4144 or
hwillis@ryerson.ca.
Determining Selection Criteria
January, 2012Selection criteria are the foundation on which the hiring decision is made and is arguably the most important aspect of the process. The criteria are designed to determine if the candidate is suitable for the position and for Ryerson. View Article
T4 and T4A Tax Slips will be available on eHR
January, 2012As in previous years, you can receive your T4 (Statement of Remuneration Paid) and/or T4A (Statement of Pension, Retirement, Annuity and Other Income) slips electronically. This is the best way for you to access these forms, as eHR is quick, convenient and secure, and allows you to print or reprint them at your convenience.
Learn how to get your T4 and/or T4A slip electronically.
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New Online Help within eHR
January, 2012You can now access online help from right within eHR!
eHR Online Help enables you to directly access help content for the task at hand. For example, you are manager who approves time and you need help with adjusting hours for a previous pay period. While on the page where you would perform the task, click the Help link located on the top-right of your screen. The eHR Online Help player will launch with the instructions for approving time.
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November, 2011
Leadership Spotlight
November, 2011Michel Kouadio joined Ryerson on December 1, 2010, as the first Director of Technology Planning and Innovation in the Faculty of Communication & Design (FCAD).
Michel is responsible for the planning, programming and implementation of the Faculty's current and future leading-edge technology initiatives. This includes the evolution of technical solutions for FCAD students, faculty and staff. In addition, Michel provides leadership and direction for the general operations of the Roger's Communication Centre to ensure that its facilities and services are strategically aligned with the Faculty's Academic Plan.
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Employee Survey to be Conducted in 2012
November, 2011In order to further the VP, Administration and Finance's People First agenda, we need to find out what Ryerson is doing well as an employer and what we can improve on. Ryerson will be conducting a University-wide employee survey in 2012 to hear from faculty, instructors and staff about their experience of working here.
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The Most Important Interview Question You Can Ask
November, 2011
If you want some quick insight into a candidate's technical competency, motivation level, and team leadership skills, start with: "Please tell us about the most successful project or assignment you have accomplished". The answer to this question can tell you 65 to 75% of everything you need to make an accurate hiring decision, according to Lou Adler, author of "Hire with Your Head" (2007).
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Introducing the Leaders' Guide to On-boarding
November, 2011
Did you know that participants of structured on-boarding programs were 58% more likely to be with the organization after 3 years?
As a leader, you play a critical role in facilitating the successful integration of your new employees in the period when they are most highly motivated toward learning and contributing. Ensure your new employees have a successful on-boarding experience. Check-out the new
Leaders' Guide to On-boarding which provides an overview of the importance of on-boarding, best practice guidelines, tips and tools as well as a comprehensive checklist of actions for you to take.
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Announcing the Lead Hand Development Series
November, 2011
Human Resources is pleased to announce a new workshop series for existing and prospective Lead Hands at Ryerson. This program will provide Lead Hands with a structured learning experience to enhance their effectiveness in this role.
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What to Consider When Approving a Tuition Rebate
November, 2011A great benefit that Ryerson provides to eligible employees is the tuition rebate and waiver program. Here are four key points to consider when approving tuition rebate requests. View Article
Forgetting to Approve Time Sheets? Sign Up for an Email Reminder
November, 2011Sometimes the day-to-day administrative tasks can slip our mind. Unfortunately, forgetting to approve a time sheet can result in the employee not receiving their pay until the following pay period. Sign up to receive an additional e-mail reminder that arrives the day before the approval deadline.
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Benefits of eHR
November, 2011
- Employees have control over their own information (banking, pay stubs, address changes, etc) in a safe and secure environment.
- Logistically, going paperless is less time consuming and labour intensive. Printing and providing forms to employees, waiting for them to complete and send the form to HR – each step takes time and deadlines can be missed. Submitting through eHR is immediate.
- Using eHR rather than printing forms will reduces the possibility of lost documentation and inaccurate entries.
- Going paperless by using eHR allows Ryerson to make better use of budgets by reducing the costs of buying paper and ink cartridges.
- Cutting back on paper helps reduce Ryerson's carbon footprint, further our important Sustainability Initiatives.
Paperless is here! Please encourage your employees to visit our eHR website! ryerson.ca/hr/eHR
October, 2011
NEW! Manager Spotlight
October, 2011The Manager Spotlight recognizes a leader at Ryerson who demonstrates excellence in management practices. Kelly joined the Ryerson Library team in 2004 and has been managing staff since she began her career here. In her current role as Acting Head, Borrowing and Lending Services (BLS), Kelly is both a Librarian and a manager. She wears many hats including learner, teacher, leader and problem-solver, to name just a few. Whether interacting with staff or students, Kelly regularly demonstrates many of the characteristics and competencies of a great leader.
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NEW! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coming Nov 1!
October, 2011
Human Resources is proud to announce that as of November 1, 2011, members of Ryerson group benefit plans and their dependents will have direct access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Shepell fgi.
The EAP provides immediate, completely confidential support for issues such as well-being, relationships and family, workplace challenges, addictions, child and elder care, legal clarity, financial clarity, nutrition, and health.
Employee consultations with the EAP are strictly confidential and will in no way be relayed back to Ryerson. There is no cost to use the EAP; it is now included in the benefit offerings provided by Ryerson Human Resources.
Stay tuned for more information coming soon! We will be communicating about the program via email, home mailings, and information sessions for managers and employees.
Sunlife Mobile App Now Available
October, 2011 Sun Life has just released a free app to connect to your benefits plan. It gives you automatic claims processing and savings tools, all in the palm of your hand. You can submit your benefits claims from wherever you are, so it's off your mind and you receive payment faster. Download from BlackBerry App World or the Apple App Store. For more info click here.
Use Personality Dimensions to Increase your Team's Cohesion
October, 2011
Have you ever wondered how to effectively motivate your staff? Or why certain employees seem to get along better than others? Are you interested in exploring ways to build a more cohesive team? Personality Dimensions is a great tool for increasing self awareness, but it can also help improve team effectiveness. HR's Organizational & Employee Effectiveness unit can run a Personality Dimensions session specifically for your team.
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Reporting Workplace Accidents/Injuries/Incidents
October, 2011In the unfortunate event that an employee sustains a work-related incident, the WSIB will cover their health costs and loss of earnings due to lost time from work. The law requires the University to report to the WSIB all work-related incidents resulting in required health care (other than first aid) and/or lost time from work within three calendar days of learning of the incident. Read on to learn about what to do if one of your employees is injured at work, why the timelines are so important, and where to find forms and further information. View Article
September, 2011
Managing @ Ryerson Workshop Series
September, 2011Navigating a landscape of constant progress and change requires leaders at every level to work effectively to achieve the University's goals and objectives. This series of workshops aims to develop your skills and abilities to be an effective leader and provides an opportunity to practice and share approaches and techniques. Our focus will be on the Ryerson environment and leading in our unionized workplace.
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What's in a Name? Appropriate and Inappropriate Uses of Honoraria and Stipends
September, 2011
The misuse of the terms "honorarium" and "stipdend" at the University regularly leads to payments being made to individuals in a way that violates University policy, collective agreements and/or employment or tax law. Click here to gain some clarification on appropriate uses of these payment types.
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Universal Design
September, 2011
This article will introduce the concept of Universal Design and provide some insight into the role it plays in creating a more accessible and inclusive environment for everyone. It's about proactively designing with accessibility in mind in order to reduce the need to react after the fact with alternatives and accommodation.
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Reporting Sick Leave
September, 2011 As leaders at Ryerson, we need your help in ensuring that all absences due to illness, injury or disability are consistently recorded in eHR. In the past, paper timesheets were signed every two weeks, however with the introduction of eHR, we are finding that absences are not being reported consistently across the University.
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Run for the Cure
September, 2011 Join the Ryerson University team in fundraising through the 20th annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. Walk 1km or run 5km on Sunday, Oct. 2. Join by Friday, Sept. 16 to receive T-shirts with your team name printed on the back. To be eligible for team T-shirts, your team must have 10 or more members and each member must have paid the $40 participation fee or fundraised $150. Donations can be made to any team or member through the main website at www.cibcrunforthecure.com. Click on "Join a Team" or "Donate" and search for Ryerson University or any other Ryerson team. A small walking group is meeting on campus at noon every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the southwest corner of Gerrard and Church to discuss and prepare for the event. Contact Monika Dacosta at 416-979-5000, ext. 7975 for more information.
10 Tips for Managing Employees at Ryerson - From Your HR Management Consultant (HRMC)
September, 2011
- Meet regularly with employees to give support and coaching.
- Regularly review job descriptions to ensure that the emerging goals and objectives of the department/faculty/university are reflected.
- Periodically discuss what learning and development opportunities the staff would benefit from.
- Seek advice early on about managing performance issues.
- Communicate clear expectations to staff about department standards and protocols (e.g. office hours, response time, dress code).
- Apply expectations and resources in a fair and equitable manner.
- Recognize the time and effort of staff and express appreciation for it. Nominate employees for appropriate awards at the University.
- Encourage staff to make suggestions or recommendations that would improve processes and services.
- Be aware that many management decisions have legal, policy, and collective agreement implications and consult with your HRMC early on.
- Engage in ongoing development of your leadership skills in areas such as communication and conflict management.
For advice or resources on any of the tips above, contact your HRMC.
Do you have any tips for your fellow managers? Send them to laurie.stewart@ryerson.ca
June, 2011
Sign up NOW: "What's new in eHR?" Upgrade Demo
June 29, 2011For ALL TIME INPUTTERS AND APPROVERS: If you haven't already attended a session, please sign up for a demo to see how the August 22 upgrade will affect you.
For all other employees, the changes will be demonstrated through online learning, available soon.
Important Deadlines for eHR and eAppoint during System Upgrade
June 29, 2011During the August upgrade of eHR, there will be a short period when the system will be unavailable. In order to ensure pay is received on time, please be aware of these important deadlines for inputting and approving time in eHR and entering new hire contracts into eAppoint. Any time that is not approved in eHR by the deadline will be denied and not processed. Employees will need to re-enter their denied time entries for inclusion in the following payroll. Any contract which is not approved in eAppoint by the deadline will be processed after the upgrade.
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Reminder: Ensure ALL absences are recorded in eHR
June 29, 2011
It 's really important to ensure that all employee absences are recorded in eHR. We know that in such a busy environment, administrative tasks such as inputting and approving time can seem insignificant to managers, but there are several crucial reasons to do so. As a manager, it's your responsibility to ensure that employees are taking their vacation and that it's accurately recorded so that all parties (staff, management, and university auditors) are aware of vacation balances. We ask that all managers please read this article.
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Job Evaluation Support Available
June 29, 2011
Are you about to engage in the job evaluation process? Job evaluation needs to occur when you create a new position, change the duties and responsibilities of a position, or make changes to the reporting structure (for example). Information sessions are available for anyone overseeing the work of OPSEU or MAC employees. At the session we provide leaders with the knowledge, tools and resources needed to participate in the job evaluation process.
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Guide to Performance Management and Performance Planning Template Now Available!
June 29, 2011 Your Organizational and Employee Effectiveness team has just released the Guide to Performance Management! To realize the University's mission, we all must strive to continually improve individual, team and University performance. Regular feedback combined with yearly performance appraisals is an effective way to discuss performance issues objectively with staff and ensure they know what is expected of them, helping them to reach their full potential. The four primary objectives of performance management include: Increased Communication, Improved Performance, Employee Development and Human Resource Management.
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AODA Update
June 29, 2011On June 3rd the Ministry of Community and Social Services announced the release of the Integrated Accessibility Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Following the legislation of the Customer Service Regulation in 2007, this regulation combines the Information & Communication, Employment and Transportation Standards.
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Dealing with International Work Arrangements 101
June 29, 2011
Ryerson actively promotes international exchange and mobility. During the spring and summer terms, some faculty conduct research and other activities outside of Canada for the University, and may also engage the services of residents of other countries. International work arrangements can rouse a lot of questions about how to engage and pay for international work and workers. The answers are not always easy to find and can involve navigating through a range of immigration and tax laws and regulations, as well as treaties and other international agreements. Here are some fairly straightforward guidelines that can help inform you about how to deal with the most common circumstances.
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May, 2011
Introducing YourHR
May 19, 2011You asked and we listened. Your HR department has taken your suggestions to improve our communications with you, including introducing this email bulletin for managers and leaders to keep you informed of HR management issues. We are also proud to announce the launch of our redesigned website featuring our new visual identity! The content has been reorganized and we've added a search feature to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for. Follow us on Twitter @RyersonHR to find out first about important deadlines and employment information.
Human Resources Hiring Guide now available!
May 19, 2011Hiring the right people is a key part of your role as a hiring committee member, Dean, Department Head, Director, Manager or Supervisor. It is therefore essential to follow best practices in hiring to ensure we conduct innovative, broad, and effective searches to find and attract the best talent. The guide allows users to add comments to share hiring experiences, to solicit ideas, feedback, and help on what works best in the university environment, and in order to help us to build continuous improvements into the hiring guide. Click here and log in with your my.ryerson ID to check it out.
Change Management Leadership Guide and Tools
May 19, 2011Your Organizational and Employee Effectiveness team has just released the Change Management Leadership Guide! As leaders of change you have a critical role to play in ensuring that the change effort is successful. This guide provides you with a framework of the concepts and theories of change management as well as tips and tools to assist you. Remember, our Organizational & Employee Effectiveness Consultants can provide you with the programs, consultation and advice that you'll need in order to plan, implement and sustain a change effort. This guide is the first in a series of guides being developed for managers. Watch for the next in the series - Guide to On-boarding New Employees - coming soon!
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eHR Software Upgrade
May 19, 2011We're working to upgrade your eHR system! The change from version 9.0 to 9.1 is minimal, and will take place at the end of August to improve usability and ensure we have continued support from the vendor. For the most part, functionality will remain the same.
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New Case Law in Employee Employer Relationships
May 19, 2011Determining whether or not someone is an employee is a threshold issue from which all rights and obligations flow. This means that if an individual is determined to be an employee, then Ryerson has specific employer obligations under Ontario legislation such as the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Labour Relations Act, as well as federal legislation, such as Canada Revenue Agency income tax regulations. On the other hand, if someone is not an employee, the above would not apply, right? Well, recent case law begs to differ with this view.
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2013 Ryerson Faculty and Staff Golf Day
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