Why do employers recognize the benefits of vacation time for employees? Time off results in many benefits including higher productivity, stronger workplace morale, greater employee engagement and retention, and significant health benefits; all of which measurably and directly affect an…
Just a friendly reminder about the deadlines for this upcoming pay period. On-line time sheet pay period #14: (Saturday, June 16, 2018–Friday, June 29, 2018) Deadline for EMPLOYEES: Wednesday, June 27 (noon) Deadline for APPROVERS: Friday, June 29 (noon)
Effective Thursday, May 17, 2018 the following changes to the BC Employment Standards Act came into effect: Amended: Section 50: Pregnancy leave to start as early as 13 weeks before the expected birth date. Section 51: Extension of parental leave…
Mark your calendars! What better way to enjoy the afternoon sunshine, while getting in a workout! People Services are once again excited to offer weekly outdoor yoga beginning on Tuesday, July 3. This 8 series class will cover a sequence…
We are pleased to offer additional spots for the MHFA basic course in July 2018! The two-day in-house course will be offered on Tuesday, July 17 and Wednesday, July 18, 2018. This course provides an introduction to the four most…
People Services is excited to announce that the CS Registered Massage Therapy Program will be offering a third date for free chair massages at the main campus location in room C408. Carve out a little time for relaxation in your day…
People Services is pleased to announce the following staffing changes: NEW TO THE PEOPLE SERVICES TEAM Cindy Nguyen – Human Resources Associate Cindy Nguyen has joined Langara and the People Services team on June 4, 2018. Cindy recently worked as…
Pacific Blue Cross has partnered with Blue Advantage, a new program that allows members to save on medical, vision care and many other products and services offered through participating providers across Canada. We would like our employees to know about…
On May 11th the last workshop of Phase 3 of our Faculty Leadership Development Program (FLDP) was held. A goal of this program was to address both the leadership and management elements required for Faculty Leadership roles. Comprised of three…