McMaster University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all workers, students, volunteers and visitors. This is achieved by observing best practices which meet or exceed the standards to comply with legislative requirements. Our workers’ commitment to the University community is integral to the success of the institution. McMaster continues to take every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of the campus community.
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Welcome Back to Mac! Learn More
Read the latest campus updates for students, faculty and staff.
Your Health and Safety Learn More
Read FAQs and learn about safety measures for the McMaster community including training, distancing, masking, screening, testing, etc.
Also visit our My Health webpage for additional support.
Vaccination Mandate Learn More
Starting September 7, all McMaster faculty, students and staff will be required to upload proof of vaccination to the MacCheck digital tool and complete daily COVID health screening.
COVID-19 Daily Check-in and Positive Case Reporting View confirmed cases on campus
Use these step-by-step guides for instructions on daily check-in requirements and reporting of positive COVID-19 cases:
Workplace Health and Safety Guidance Learn More
View checklists and guidelines to assist supervisors in planning for a return to campus.
Also view our COVID-19 safety plan.
Supervisor Guide Learn More
Resources and information for chairs and employment supervisors.
Working Onsite Learn More
What to know as employees prepare to resume onsite work or continue to work onsite.
Psychological Well-Being Learn More
Resources and initiatives available to support employee well-being, both at work and home.
HR Development Sessions
Mindfulness and Mitigating the Stress of COVID-19
Employee Well-Being
Workforce Strategies for Hybrid Work Arrangements
Inclusive Workforce Strategies Leader Series, TMG
Back to Mac Leader and Administrator HR Q&A Sessions
Employee Well-Being, Health & Safety, Inclusive Workforce Strategies Leader Series, Labour Relations
Leadership Skills for Our New Reality
Inclusive Workforce Strategies Leader Series, Learning & Development, TMG
Workforce Strategies for Hybrid Work Arrangements
Inclusive Workforce Strategies Leader Series
Leader Session: Dealing with Difficult Behaviour in the Workplace
Employee Well-Being, Inclusive Workforce Strategies Leader Series, TMG
Improving your Financial Well-Being with WorkPerks
Employee Well-Being, Total Rewards
3-Part Planning for Retirement Course
Employee Well-Being, Retirement Planning
Leader Session: Dealing with the Impact of Change
Employee Well-Being, Inclusive Workforce Strategies Leader Series, TMG
Rethinking Employee Engagement for Hybrid Work
Inclusive Workforce Strategies Leader Series, TMG
Savings Strategies: Easy Concept, Difficult Reality
Employee Well-Being
How to Teach Your Kids About Money
Employee Well-Being
Additional resources to support your Health and Well-Being
- Employee Well-Being
- Compassionate Communication Toolkit
- Workplace Accommodation Procedure
- Working Remotely
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- McMaster Okanagan Committee – prioritizing optimal health & well-being at McMaster
- Mental Health Resources
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