Chair massages
It can be hard to find the time to make it to an RMT appointment coupled with the fact that evening appointments tend to book up quickly, so we’re making it easier for you to find time for self-care and…
‘Tis the season to decorate a door
The following departments are participating in People Services' Best Decorated Door Contest by spreading some cheer with their door décor: Executive Office Deans’ Office Aboriginal Education and Services College Advancement/ Communications & Marketing People Services Our esteemed judges will make…
Professional development opportunities
People Services aims to provide ongoing professional development opportunities for all employees. The following are the current offerings: Monday, January 8 and Tuesday, January 9– Mental Health First Aid Basic Tuesday, January 30– Mastering Minute Taking Monday, February 5 and…
Premium changes
The Joints Benefits Committee, comprised of representatives from Langara College (CUPE, LFA, LCAA, and Executive), Vancouver Community College, and Western Compensation and Benefits Consultants, met last Friday to discuss changes in insurance premiums. The following changes were recommended and approved: Employer…
Phase 3 – Faculty Leadership Development
Registration for the first workshop of Phase 3 is now open to all faculty (chairs, coordinators), regardless if you were able to attend the other Phases. Topic: Dealing with Conflict Date: Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 Option 1: Morning: 8:00 am–12:00 pm…
Addition to recognition and achievement awards
The Recognition and Achievement Awards honour and celebrate employees for their exemplary contributions to the College and those who contribute to further enhancement of the College’s Vision, Mission, Goals and Values. The categories in which members of the College Community…
Vacation scheduling
Taking time off is an important part in maintaining work/life balance and we would like to remind employees that accrued vacation is to be taken in the year in which it is earned, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon with the…
2017 Holiday decorating contest
Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer and Vixen, on Comet, on Cupid, on Door! This holiday season, all Departments are invited to participate in People Services' (Human Resources and Payroll & Benefits) Best Decorated Door Contest! Event Details Each Department should designate one…
2017 Halloween contest winners
Drum roll please… the winners are . . . Best Department Costumes: IE Homestay invited the judges to play a game of Monopoly, Langara edition! Monopoly was brought to life with department members dressing up as Rich Uncle Pennybags who…
Welcoming Karen Hackett
Karen Hackett – Director, HR Systems, Services and Payroll People Services is very pleased to announce that Karen will be joining Langara and the People Services team on November 14, 2017, on a permanent full-time basis. Karen has more than…