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Supporting Faculty and Staff Success

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The University of Guelph is focused on enhancing the well-being and success of its faculty and staff by creating a supportive work environment that values and celebrates the contributions of our employees. Through comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition programs to boost morale, engagement, and job satisfaction to create a fulfilling and rewarding workplace environment.

Goals

  • Recruit and retain exceptionally talented faculty and staff who share and work toward our vision and values.
  • Enable faculty and staff to develop their talents and fulfil their professional goals through learning, development and inter-professional growth opportunities.
  • Recognize and celebrate the big and small achievements of our faculty and staff.

Key Measures

2023-24 / 2024-25 / 2025-26

  • Number of professional development courses offered: 64 / 63 / 68
  • Professional development course enrolment: 1,823 / 1,123 / 1,303
  • Number of "G Thanks" nominations: 89 / 101 / 115
  • Number of Consultations from L&R targeting psychological safety, challenging conversations, conflict management, and fostering a positive team culture: 36 / 37 / 32
  • Number of Kudo Boards: 148 / 139 / 115

Achievements

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U of G Recognized Among Canada’s Best Employers

U of G was named to Forbes Canada’s Best Employers list for the sixth consecutive year, rising more than 100 places from the previous year. The recognition reflects the strength of the University as a workplace and its continued focus on supporting faculty and staff.

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Expanding Leadership Development

New leadership programs are providing more structured support for people leaders at different stages of their careers. Leading at the U launched in January 2026 to help new managers navigate their responsibilities, connect with peers and access institutional resources, while the Higher Education Leadership Program provides development opportunities for emerging, mid-level and senior academic and administrative leaders.

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Celebrating Excellence Across the University

Faculty and staff were recognized through University awards celebrating excellence in teaching, research, service and student support. Highlights included the Exemplary Staff Awards, Research Excellence Awards, Student Experience Awards and convocation honours recognizing outstanding teaching and service contributions.

See 2024-2025 Achievements

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