Start off this new year by focusing on your finances with the help of webinars offered by TIAA. Check the attached PDF for a look at the 2025 list of days and times for the first quarter. Visit the TIAA website for the full schedule of webinars for 2025 and to register.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, HR Coordinator, Human Resources
December’s Wellness Newsletter from Uprise Health focuses on celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities, boosting your holiday spirit through volunteering, and managing holiday stress. You can also view the newsletter in your browser by clicking here.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, HR Coordinator, Human Resources
Canisius University is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment. The university is partnering with Puzzle HR through CollaborNation to provide state-mandated harassment prevention training. Every employer in New York is required to provide employees with this training on an annual basis.
You should have received an email from Puzzle HR (the initial email may be from “admin@collaboration.net” and may have a subject line stating “Daniel Villa Jones invited you to join them on CollaborNation”) requesting that you complete mandatory harassment training. The course titled “How to Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace” is the mandatory training that needs to be completed by Jan. 31, 2025. Human Resources was previously informed and shared that the email would state the training was assigned by Canisius University and apologizes for any confusion this may have caused.
If you did not yet receive an email for this training, please keep an eye out for it over the coming days and take the time to complete the training. The training should take approximately 30 minutes, and it is an important step in ensuring that we maintain a positive and inclusive work environment for everyone.
If you have any questions or experience any issues with the training, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Human Resources by emailing the HR mailbox at hr@canisius.edu.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your ongoing commitment to upholding our values.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, HR Coordinator, Human Resources
The holidays can be a cheery time but also a stressful time. December’s Wellness Newsletter from Guardian and Uprise Health focuses on navigating the holiday blues, managing stress through exercise, and maintaining a mentally healthy festive season, which can be accessed by clicking on the various links above or here.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, projects assistant
Nominate a co-worker for a job well done by completing the Employee of Distinction nomination form here. Please have all submissions completed no later than the end of the day on Friday, December 8. Four employees of distinction will be selected for the months of September-December.
The Employee of Distinction program provides an excellent opportunity to show appreciation and support for co-workers and to reward them for all they do. The application will request an explanation as to why a candidate is worthy of the award. A list of factors to consider when submitting a nomination include the nominee’s history of accomplishments, level of determination, motivation, and interpersonal skills.
The information provided in the application will be used to make a fair and objective selection. Upon supervisor approval, the Employee Engagement Team reviews all nominations and votes.
Once a decision is made for the months of September-December, the Employee of Distinction will be featured in The Dome. Contact Lynn Incardona in the Human Resources Department at Ext. 2240 with any questions.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, projects assistant
