Past Events

Planning for your retirement is just the first step. Defining how and when you will retire can be overwhelming, and is often fraught with questions. Will I have enough money to retire? Where will my retirement income come from? How will I fill my time in retirement? In this session we will answer some of these common questions and provide you with some insight into how to prepare for this transition and live in retirement your way. Cancellation Policy Please cancel no later than 2 days in advance to ensure we can give your spot to someone on the waiting list.

Today’s employees want more than a paycheck—they seek growth, development, and meaningful engagement. In our U of G November 2023 Wellness Survey staff and faculty revealed that a greater emphasis on growth and development, one of the psychosocial factors of well-being, is desired. Let’s Get Growing equips leaders with the tools to foster employee growth and retention through intentional conversations and development-focused team interactions.

This workshop is composed of 2 parts held on February 6 and 20, 2025, 9 am - 11 am. This course equips leaders with practical AI tools to enhance their strategic focus, productivity, and leadership effectiveness. Delivered in two interactive sessions and using hands-on practice, it provides actionable insights to help leaders integrate AI into their daily practices and strategic initiatives.

This session has been cancelled due to low registration. Conflict is a naturally occurring part of working with others; different people have different ideas, values, beliefs and viewpoints and occasionally that can lead to disagreement between colleagues. Skillfully managing yourself during conflict can ensure you contribute to a workplace that encourages people to express their differences, challenge ideas respectfully and promotes a dynamic environment that is collaborative, innovative and adaptable to change.

Understanding the needs of your neurodivergent employees can sometimes feel like a complex puzzle to solve, but it doesn’t need to be. This session provides a concrete approach to having respectful and effective conversations with your neurodivergent employees to better understand how you can work together better. After participating in this session, participants should be able to:

The format of this session has been changed to virtual from 9 am - 12:30 pm. NEW Days is the kick-off to the NEW @ the U program at the University of Guelph. One day at the beginning of each month of the year (excluding January, April, July, August, and December) has been dedicated to welcoming and connecting new employees to the University environment and giving them a positive start.

Navigating today’s work environment comes with challenges and opportunities for everyone. For those who think differently—whether you identify as neurodivergent, are exploring if you might be, or work alongside colleagues who are neurodivergent—understanding how to create an inclusive, supportive, and productive workplace is key. This session is designed for individuals who are neurodivergent or curious about how to better support peers who are neurodivergent.

Developed by the Mental Health Commission Canada, this 1-day certification course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance-related, mood-related, anxiety and trauma-related, and psychotic disorders. Course Objectives Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. Course participants will learn how to:

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore how tangible and successful allyship happens on the ground. First, participants will reconnect with baseline knowledge about power, privilege, identity, and intersectionality. Then, participants will explore what allyship means on the ground and how they can become more effective allies. What does it mean to be an ally? How does allyship differ across various identities and various issues? When should an ally step in, and when should an ally defer to someone else? We'll discuss all these strategies and more.

This two-part session is being held on January 23, 2025, 10 am - 11:30 am and February 12, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.