Upcoming Events - Human Resources

Leadership Course: Fostering a Psychologically Safe Space During Transition to a Hybrid Workplace

Jul 29, 2021
1:00PM to 4:00PM

This course is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support people leaders as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations and has been made possible through a McMaster Okanagan Charter Special Project Funding Grant. Thank you This 3-hour leadership course will equip participants with strategies to effectively…

Exploring Career, Life and Wellness Coaching and Specialized Services

Aug 3, 2021
1:00PM to 2:00PM

This session is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support employee mental health and well-being as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations. When you think of EFAP or Homewood Health, you probably think of counselling services. It’s true that Homewood is our EFAP and provides short-term…

Workplace Solutions and Supports for Leaders

Aug 5, 2021
10:00AM to 11:00AM

This session is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support people leaders as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations. Are you a leader looking for solutions to help your team transition to a "new normal"? Is there apprehension or concern from you team about more change? Is there…

New Employee Orientation Program - August 10, 2021

Aug 10, 2021
10:00AM to 12:30PM

New Employee Orientation Program The McMaster New Employee Orientation Program (NEO) is designed to be an informative and highly interactive virtual 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 session of learning about the University’s mission,…

The Power of Mindfulness and Gratitude

Aug 10, 2021
1:00PM to 2:00PM

This session is managed and facilitated by the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington. Day to day life feels out of our control right now, but we can control our own emotional responses to this “new normal”. Practicing mindfulness and gratitude can transform the brain and help us feel more peaceful and less reactive. We…

Fundamentals of Change and Transition Webinar

Aug 11, 2021
12:00PM to 1:00PM

This session is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support employee mental health and well-being as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations. Change is all around us but letting go of the familiar can be challenging. When individuals understand the need for change, and are resourced…

Inclusive & Compassionate Leadership Training: Applying Principles and Practices in a Post-Pandemic Workplace

Aug 12, 2021
10:00AM to 11:30AM

This session is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support people leaders as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations. Overview: This session will review guiding principles and best practices for leading a diverse workforce inclusive of flexible work arrangements/mindset, accommodation needs, communication and compassion in a…

Managing Expectations & Triaging Change

Aug 17, 2021
9:00AM to 11:00AM

This session is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support people leaders as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations. Now, more than ever, we need to accept that no one can do it all and make everyone happy. We’re all facing more change, faster than ever, and simply…

Mindfulness & Reducing the Effects of Stress

Aug 18, 2021
11:00AM to 12:00PM

Mindfulness helps to decrease stress, increase resilience, improve personal productivity, develop connections with others, and augment the ability to experience more joy and peace. This one-hour Zoom webinar will focus on understanding mindfulness and will assist participants in practicing techniques that can be implemented into everyday life at work and at home. Register here

Psychological Hygiene Webinar

Aug 19, 2021
11:00AM to 12:00PM

This session is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support employee mental health and well-being as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations. From a very young age we adopt common physical hygiene habits such as brushing our teeth, washing our hands and taking regular showers. What…

Strategies for Managing Stress Webinar

Aug 24, 2021
1:00PM to 2:00PM

This session is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support employee mental health and well-being as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations. 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…

Leadership Skills for Our New Reality

Aug 26, 2021
1:00PM to 4:00PM

This virtual course is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support people leaders as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations. Lead by example to inspire the best performance from your team. Having been invited into our employees’ living rooms throughout the pandemic, the most intense real-time…

Championing Inclusion & Compassion in a Post-Pandemic Workplace

Aug 31, 2021
2:30PM to 4:00PM

This session is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support Faculty and Staff as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations. Overview: This session will review guiding principles and best practices that enable a diverse workforce inclusive of flexible work arrangements/mindset, accommodation needs, communication and compassion in…

Self-Care and Communication Strategies

Aug 31, 2021
11:00AM to 12:00PM

This session will look at methods to practice self-care that leverage the values that are most important to us. Participants will learn four key pillars of value-based self-care, and how to implement them in a way that works best for them. Then, specific communication strategies will be discussed to ensure that boundaries are set to…

Reset, Recharge, and Re-Energize – Applications of Mindfulness Meditation

Aug 31, 2021
1:10PM to 2:00PM

This fifty minute Zoom session will further investigate practical application of mindfulness meditation. Attendees will learn about how the use of mindfulness meditation will improve resilience and self-compassion while preventing burnout. Daily practises such as informal mindfulness practises, mindful breathing, and mindful listening will be explained, and mini-mindfulness techniques to declutter and destress the mind…

Understanding Anxiety and Depression

Sep 8, 2021
12:00PM to 1:00PM

This session is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support employee mental health and well-being as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations. Mental health problems are an increasing concern in workplaces. Participants will gain an understanding of two of the most common mental health concerns, anxiety…

Championing Inclusion & Compassion in a Post-Pandemic Workplace

Sep 14, 2021
2:30PM to 4:00PM

Building Working Relationships

Sep 14, 2021
12:00PM to 1:00PM

This session is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support employee mental health and well-being as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations. Every time people interact, there is an opportunity to build or damage a relationship. Improving the quality of relationships in the workplace can enhance…

Everything You Need to Know About Retiring from McMaster's Salaried Pension Plan

Sep 21, 2021
2:00PM to 4:00PM

This workshop is intended for active employees enrolled in the Contributory Salaried Pension Plan. In this workshop, participants will: explore an overview of the Contributory Salaried Pension Plan, including how your pension is calculated and the pension options available to you. review key ages and dates in the retirement process. learn about the retirement process,…

New Employee Orientation Program - September 22, 2021

Sep 22, 2021
10:00AM to 12:30PM

Everything You Need to Know About Retiring from McMaster's Salaried Pension Plan

Sep 23, 2021
10:00AM to 12:00PM

Stress Busters

Sep 23, 2021
1:00PM to 2:00PM

This session is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support employee mental health and well-being as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations. When stressors overwhelm us, effective techniques can help to bring us back to equilibrium. This session will explore all aspects of the stress response,…

Leadership Course: Fostering a Psychologically Safe Space During Transition to a Hybrid Workplace

Sep 27, 2021
10:00AM to 1:00PM

The Art of Relaxation

Sep 29, 2021
12:00PM to 1:00PM

This session is being offered by the Organizational Development team in Human Resources Services to support employee mental health and well-being as part of the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee recommendations. Today’s life is fast-paced and leaves little time to relax and decompress. Greater pressure is being put on all of us to do more.…

McMaster University has partnered with the Credit Counselling Society (CCS) to offer a 3-part online retirement planning course aimed at helping pre-retirement employees obtain and maintain financial stability in their upcoming retirement. Participants must be available to participate in ALL THREE of the 2-hour sessions: November 9, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon; AND…

New Employee Orientation Program - December 9, 2021

Dec 9, 2021
10:00AM to 12:30PM

Leadership Course: Fostering a Psychologically Safe Space During Transition to a Hybrid Workplace

Exploring Career, Life and Wellness Coaching and Specialized Services

Workplace Solutions and Supports for Leaders

New Employee Orientation Program - August 10, 2021

The Power of Mindfulness and Gratitude

Fundamentals of Change and Transition Webinar

Inclusive & Compassionate Leadership Training: Applying Principles and Practices in a Post-Pandemic Workplace

Managing Expectations & Triaging Change

Mindfulness & Reducing the Effects of Stress

Psychological Hygiene Webinar

Strategies for Managing Stress Webinar

Leadership Skills for Our New Reality

Championing Inclusion & Compassion in a Post-Pandemic Workplace

Self-Care and Communication Strategies

Reset, Recharge, and Re-Energize – Applications of Mindfulness Meditation

Understanding Anxiety and Depression

Championing Inclusion & Compassion in a Post-Pandemic Workplace

Building Working Relationships

Everything You Need to Know About Retiring from McMaster's Salaried Pension Plan

New Employee Orientation Program - September 22, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Retiring from McMaster's Salaried Pension Plan

Stress Busters

Leadership Course: Fostering a Psychologically Safe Space During Transition to a Hybrid Workplace

The Art of Relaxation

New Employee Orientation Program - October 21, 2021

New Employee Orientation Program - November 9, 2021

3-Part Planning for Retirement Course

New Employee Orientation Program - December 9, 2021