Upcoming Events

Webinar: Strategies for Managing Stress During COVID-19

Apr 6, 2020
9:00AM to 10:00AM

The challenges and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming: social isolation, worry over family and friends, concern for our own well-being, and changes to work and home routines are all substantial stressors around circumstances we may feel we have little control over. But there are effective techniques that can help to bring us…

Webinar: Calming Your Mind in Challenging Times

Apr 7, 2020
1:00PM to 2:00PM

The COVID-19 pandemic brings unique challenges: social isolation, worry over family and friends, concern for our own well-being, and changes to work and home routines. In the face of these challenges, it is even more important for us to practice self-care, including taking the time to relax and decompress. This session will explore personal stress…

Webinar for Managers: Supporting Employees During a Time of Anxiety and Change

Apr 8, 2020
1:00PM to 2:00PM

Employees are juggling isolation, anxiety, distractions, family obligations, a preoccupation with toilet paper, and work. In this session Mary Ann Baynton, from Workplace Strategies for Mental Health, will be online to answer questions and share tips and strategies with managers. Instead of “thinking happy thoughts”, join us to hear more realistic and helpful ideas on how…

Webinar: The Science of Happiness

Apr 13, 2020
1:00PM to 2:00PM

Scientific studies have shown that 50% of our individual differences in happiness are determined by our genes, 10% by our life circumstances, and 40% by our intentional activities. This one-hour session will introduce participants to some of the research-based “happy habits” that can be adopted to increase levels of happiness and well-being. Register for this…

New Employee Orientation Program - April 2020

Apr 14, 2020
8:30AM to 11:00AM

NOTE: this session will be delivered virtually. Additional details to be provided to participants. New Employee Orientation Program The McMaster New Employee Orientation Program (NEO) is designed to be an informative and highly interactive experience to welcome new employees to the University. If you are a new employee to McMaster, don’t miss your opportunity to join fellow…

Webinar: Building Resilience in the Midst of COVID-19

Apr 15, 2020
3:00PM to 4:00PM

In the midst of a pandemic, our normal routines, our relationships with others, and our work and home environments are subjected to sometimes sudden and unexpected change. Having so many areas in our life affected at the same time, together with a sense of not having control over these events, can bring about uncertainty, confusion,…

Webinar: Mindfulness and Mitigating the Stress Response to COVID-19

Apr 16, 2020
1:00PM to 2:00PM

The COVID-19 pandemic brings unique stressors: social isolation, worry over family and friends, concern for our own well-being, and changes to work and home routines. Although these stressors may be accompanied by a loss of control, you can take steps to mitigate their impact. Mindfulness can not only help to decrease stress, but can also…

Webinar: Plan for Resilience

Apr 22, 2020
10:00AM to 11:00AM

Adversity, stress, and tragedy can all be an inevitable part of life. Resilience is a way to empower individuals who experience this, as you can't always choose what happens to you, but you can choose the response. This one hour session will give employees tools to help recover from stressful situations, providing opportunities to respond…

Information Webinar about McMaster Staff Programs

May 20, 2020
11:00AM to 12:00PM

As a community, McMaster University is dedicated to the pursuit of lifelong learning and skill development. McMaster employees have the opportunity to participate in professional development courses funded by the Human Resources Department at no cost to them or their own department. To learn more, join us for a free information session webinar on Wednesday,…

New Employee Orientation Program - June 2020

McMaster University Club - Great Hall

Jun 16, 2020
8:30AM to 4:00PM

New Employee Orientation Program The McMaster New Employee Orientation Program (NEO) is designed to be an informative and highly interactive experience to welcome new employees to the University. If you are a new employee to McMaster, don’t miss your opportunity to join fellow new hires for an engaging day of learning about the University’s mission, structure, culture,…

New Employee Orientation Program - August 2020