Navigating Together Sessions
The Department of Human Resources is holding a week of informative online and in-person sessions from Monday, June 12 to Friday, June 16. Sign up for as many sessions as you like.
Sessions cover a range of employment related topics such as policy information, recruitment, benefits, wellness and recognition.
To register for a session, please email evp@mun.ca and indicate which session(s) you would like to attend. If you are unable to attend an in-person session in the UC - The Landing, please indicate this in your email to request a virtual link for Microsoft Teams. If you require accommodations, such as ASL interpreting or real-time captioning, please email equity@mun.ca.
| Monday, June 12 | |
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9-10:30 a.m. |
Navigating the Hiring Process Facilitators: Kim Blanchard and Rachel Blundon Location: UC - The Landing This session will refresh administrators on the recruitment selection process and will focus on the screening of candidates, recruitment considerations and documentation requirements. |
| 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Hiring Foreign Nationals: Recruitment and Immigration Considerations for Non-Academic Hires Facilitators: Sharmila Ratnam, Tina Kielly and Natasha Clark Location: UC - The Landing This session will provide administrators with insight into the hiring process of foreign nationals and will include information on immigration basics, our obligation as an employer, recruitment considerations and more. |
| 2-3:30 p.m. |
Packaging Our Benefits Facilitators: Jennine Loder and Susan Janes Location: Microsoft Teams This session will provide employees with information on Memorial's employee value proposition and focus on what Memorial has to offer as an organization. |
| Tuesday, June 13 | |
| 9-10:30 a.m. |
Navigating the Leave Policy Facilitators: Erica Follett and Rachel Blundon Location: UC - The Landing This session will dive into the leave policy and will focus on sick leave and attendance management. The intended audience is administrators. |
| 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Navigating the Accommodation Process Facilitators: Roxanne Jackson and Sharmila Ratnam Location: UC - The Landing This session will provide an overview of workplace accommodation, the accommodation process and required documentation. The intended audience is administrators. |
| 2-3 p.m. |
Navigating the Exit Process Facilitators: Susan Janes and Michael Kielly Location: Microsoft Teams This session will provide an overview of Memorial’s process for exiting employees including steps in the process, required forms and frequently asked questions. The intended audience is administrators. |
| 3-4 p.m. |
Job Evaluation - Position Control, Repurposing, Tentative JE Ratings & Organizational Impact Facilitators: Jennine Loder and Michael Kielly Location: Microsoft Teams This session will provide an overview of job evaluation and how administrators can navigate changes to positions and related processes. Organizational impacts and considerations will also be reviewed. The intended audience is administrators. |
| Wednesday, June 14 | |
| 10-11:30 a.m. |
Motivate, Recognize and Energize Employees Facilitators: TELUS Health Location: Microsoft Teams This employee session is offered by the Department of Human Resources along with an expert facilitator from TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks). This high-energy seminar will help participants create a tool bag of techniques to motivate and recognize employees and managers. This session will also discuss how motivation and recognition leads to increased productivity. |
| 2-3 p.m. |
Setting up Employees for Success & Recognizing Employees at Memorial Presenters: Michael Kielly and Erica Follett Location: Microsoft Teams This session will empower administrators to set a framework for employee success from the perspective of goal and expectation setting. The session will also cover how we can incorporate employee recognition into our everyday work. The intended audience is administrators. |
| 3-4 p.m. |
Respectful Workplace Session Facilitators: Roxanne Jackson and Shauna Quinlan Location: Microsoft Teams This session is for any employee looking to gain a deeper understanding of the Respectful Workplace Policy. The session will include an overview of guiding principles, the latest legislation, a definition of harassment and cover the process for bringing forward concerns. |
| Thursday, June 15 | |
| 9-10:30 a.m. |
Navigating Your Pension Facilitator: Glen Roberts Location: UC - The Landing This is an employee information session covering Memorial’s pension plan. Whether learning about your pension for the first time or refreshing your understanding, this session will provide an overview and tools to review your pension details. |
| 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Interview Skills & Supporting Career Development Facilitators: Janet Norman and Sheneen Young Location: UC - The Landing This session will support employees by offering practical tips regarding interview skills and career development at Memorial. |
| 2-3:30 p.m. |
Mental Health in the Workplace & Ergonomics Facilitators:Erin Bradbury and Michael Kielly Location: UC - The Landing This employee information session will introduce the Mental Health Toolkit microsite which provides links to resources and information (including emergency contact information) available through Memorial, the government and in the community. This session will also talk about wellness from an ergonomics perspective, discuss how employees can be supported in their workstation set-up and provide tips on adding movement to the workday. |
| Friday, June 16 | |
| 9-11 a.m. |
Networking With HR Facilitators: HR Department Location: UC - The Landing Come by to meet representatives from the HR team in a welcoming social “pop in” space and have an opportunity to network and even ask quick questions to HR representatives from each functional area. All employees are welcome. |