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        June - September, 2012 HR Home   Archive   Contact  
       

Employee Spotlight:
The Research and Innovation Office, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science

This dynamic team, in collaboration with the Office of Research Services, provides pre- and post- research grant administration to reduce demands on researchers. As RiO lead Dr. Sri Krishnan describes it, "We provide support for researchers on an individual and collective basis with the aim of making research life easier and effective." Read More

 

WELLNESS

 

Take a Vacation. They're Good for You!

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
 

YOUR PENSION & BENEFITS

 

Understanding Your Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Emergency Medical Coverage

A medical emergency while travelling can be a frightening and costly experience. But with the Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Emergency Medical Coverage under your Ryerson Extended Health Care Plan, you are only a phone call away from the protection you need. Read More
 

LEGAL & POLICY ISSUES

 

Mandatory eLearning for all Ryerson Employees on Violence and Harassment Prevention in the Workplace

Every 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 so that we can respond accordingly. The deadline for completion is June 30, 2012. Read More
 

ACCESSIBILITY

 

Making Your Meetings and Events Accessible

When you take steps to ensure events are accessible to participants with disabilities, you're often providing a better quality experience for all participants, not just those with identified disabilities. In short, universal design benefits everyone. Read more
 

EQUITY & DIVERSITY

 

Eagle Staff Presented to Ryerson

In recognition of the leadership that Ryerson and Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services (RASS) have cultivated in creating strong support systems for Aboriginal students, the university and RASS have been presented the prestigious Eagle Staff – the only university in Ontario to have received this honour. Read More
 

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

 

Applying for a Tuition Waiver Online? SIN and Student Number are Now Required

When submitting a tuition waiver through eHR using our online system, eWaiver, please ensure that you have a valid SIN number, student number and program/course details. Without these details, the system will not allow you to proceed with your application. For more information on eWaiver, please see the eHR user guide. Read More.

 

EHR

 

Employee Information Form (EIF) No Longer Required!

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. This applies to new employees who need to submit their information and existing employees wishing to update their records. Read More
 

Public Holidays: How to Process Electronic Time Sheets in eHR

The 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. Read More
 

CAREERS

 

Your Position Questionnaire - What is it?

The position questionnaire is an important part of the process of identifying the skills, effort, responsibilities and working conditions of a position. It's a detailed questionnaire used to evaluate positions and develop a job description. Read More
 

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Calendar MARK YOUR 
CALENDAR
         
Download this year-at-a-glance calendar with biweekly or monthly paydays and holidays listed. (There's two per page so please share with a colleague)

Holidays

  Jul 2, 2012 Canada Day

  Aug 3, 2012 Special Day

  Aug 6, 2012 Civic Holiday
         

Workshops

For a complete listing of workshops available to you, please visit www.ryerson.ca/hr/learning and click on Learning Events Calendar.

  Jun 21, 2012 Resume Clinic

  Jul 5, 2012 The Five Choices to Extraordinary Productivity

  Sep 19, 2012 Lead Hands Module 1: The Lead Hand at Ryerson

  Oct 11, 2012 Lead Hands Module 2: Communication Essentials

  Oct 24, 2012 Lead Hands Module 3: Meeting Management

  Oct 29, 2012 Lead Hands Module 4: Managing Conflict

         

Events

  Jun

Oct
5,
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23,
2012

2012
Ryerson Farmers' Market

         
  Jun 20, 2012 Annual Raymond Chang School Photography Exhibition

  Jul 12, 2012 Blackboard to Boardroom: Alumni Social Night

  Aug 15, 2012 Urban Agriculture Summit

  Aug 30, 2012 International Welcome Party

  Sep 22, 2012 Alumni Weekend

Accessibility

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Contact Us

We welcome your comments or suggestions for future content! Contact Laurie Stewart, Manager, HR Communications at (416) 979-5000 ext. 2013 or at laurie.stewart@ryerson.ca

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