Thursday, April 12, 2018

New! Access to Lynda.com until January 2021

Did you know, that as an employee at Carleton University, you have an ongoing and free license for Lynda.com, an online learning resource with high-quality instructional videos taught by recognized experts across a variety of fields. You can access hundreds of video tutorials in a range of areas from self-care, to software, to artistic skills,... More

Monday, March 12, 2018

March HWP Sessions Postponed Until Further Notice

Please note that all Healthy Workplace lunchtime sessions have been postponed until further notice, including: Smartphone Photography Series 9 Ways to Boost Your Immune System Naturally Effective Tax Strategies Work-Life Balance Training Nutrition 9 to 5 Paint Night Thank you for... More

Thursday, March 8, 2018

2017 Service Excellence Awards Luncheon!

Thank you to everyone that attended the 2107 Service Excellence Awards Luncheon held on March 1st. Congratulations to all of the recipients and nominees. If you were unable to join us here is what you missed. Service Excellence Award Recipients Service Excellence Award Nominees Photo Gallery Service Excellence Video Article New – Service... More

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Carleton University Recognized Again as Top Employer in National Capital Region

Carleton University has been chosen for the fourth consecutive year as one of the top employers in the National Capital Region for 2018. This is a national competition compiled by Canada’s Top 100 Employers based on various criteria, including the physical workplace, work atmosphere, vacation and time off, and community involvement. Some of the... More

Monday, February 5, 2018

2017 Service Excellence Nominees

Congratulations to all of the 2017 Service Excellence Nominees! 2017 Service Excellence... More

Friday, February 2, 2018

RSVP Service Excellence Awards Luncheon

The Service Excellence Awards luncheon is March 1 and all Carleton faculty and staff are welcome to attend. We kindly ask that you register for the luncheon by Feb. 16 at: http://carleton.ca/service-excellence/ We look forward to seeing you on March... More

Thursday, January 25, 2018

February Healthy Workplace Events

The Healthy Workplace Committee is pleased to offer the following workshops, events and activities during the month of February: Pump it Up for 20 Challenge – begins February 1 Resiliency Awareness Seminar – February 1 Giant Yoga Class – February 2 Basics of Photography Workshop – February 6 Are you a Good Financial Role... More

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Pump it Up for 20 Challenge is back in February!

For The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Heart Month, Healthy Workplace is bringing a fun physical activity challenge for February- Pump It Up for 20! During this 28-day month you are challenged to get your heart rate up for 20 minutes everyday. How you get your heart rate up is totally up to you. Run,... More

Monday, January 22, 2018

You’re Invited: Bell Let’s Talk Day Guest Speaker Kendra Fisher

“Let’s Talk: Beyond the Words” with Kendra Fisher On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Kendra Fisher, an elite Canadian hockey player and founder of mentallyfIt (a movement aimed at presenting hope, education and a safe place for people struggling with mental illness) will be joining us to share her mental health journey and strategies for... More

Friday, January 19, 2018

SAVE THE DATE: Thrive Week 2018!

Carleton is hosting its fourth annual Thrive Week from January 29 – February 2. This initiative strives to create awareness around mental health and well-being through a series of activities and events. There are several informative and fun activities planned for faculty, staff and students throughout the week, including: January 29 –... More

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Recognize Service Excellence and Send an Excellence O’Gram

 serv·ice sərvis noun noun: service the action of helping or doing work for someone ex·cel·lence eksələns noun noun: excellence the quality of being outstanding or extremely good synonyms: distinction, quality, superiority, brilliance, greatness, skill, talent, virtuosity, accomplishment, mastery Remind you of anyone!  Send an Excellence... More

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Service Excellence Awards Celebrated in Carleton Now

Special thanks to Carleton Now for highlighting the Service Excellence Awards in the March Issue.  Congratulations to the Service Excellence Award Recipients!  Click here to view the photos from the event! We are looking for stories of how you make Service Excellence as part of your everyday!  Share your stories at... More

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Service Excellence Nominations Now Open

Dear Members of the Carleton Community, We all play a role in making the Carleton experience exceptional for students, faculty and staff. The Service Excellence Awards provide an opportunity to recognize your colleagues for their contribution to providing excellent service on campus either through their individual efforts, their work as a team or... More

Monday, January 15, 2018

Carleton Leader Celebrates Five-Year Milestone

By Maria McClintock Photos by Mike Pinder Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 5 seconds Carleton Leader celebrated five years of bringing faculty and staff together to explore leadership and giving life to a leadership community of more than 300 on campus. The five-year milestone was marked with a special event on Nov. 23 in Fenn... More

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

January Healthy Workplace Workshops and Events

January Healthy Workplace Workshops and Events The Healthy Workplace Committee is pleased to offer the following workshops and events in January! The Happiness Project Group Meetings – begins January 5 Building a Budget Workshop – January 11 Bullet Journaling Workshop – January 12 CU Healthier Challenge Info Session – January 15 Getting... More

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Announcing the Coaching at Carleton pilot.

Are you staff or faculty at Carleton university? Are you looking for a personalized one-on-one professional development opportunity that’s driven by your personal strengths, areas for growth, and values? Coaching at Carleton may be the answer you’re looking for! Learning and Professional Development is happy to announce that... More

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Registration is now open!

Registration is now open for Learning and Professional Development Opportunities! You can look through opportunities by clicking here. If you’re a manager at Carleton University, you can read about available management development opportunities by clicking here. We look forward to learning with you in the new... More

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Festive Door Decorating!

Various departments across campus submitted photos of their festively decorated doors – and a winner was chosen randomly. Congratulations to Quality Assurance!! You have won a $50 Tim Horton’s gift card! Contact Samantha Munro to claim your prize. Check out the other submissions below: Mechanical & Aerospace... More

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Join the 2018 CU Healthier Challenge!

Join the 2018 CU Healthier Challenge! On January 20, Healthy Workplace will be re-launching the CU Healthier Challenge! About the Challenge The CU Healthier Challenge is not a weight-loss challenge – it is a healthier lifestyle challenge. It’s not about trying to compete, win, or get it all perfect. This is a challenge to learn to make... More

Monday, December 4, 2017

Festive Door Decorating Challenge

Festive Door Decorating Challenge The Office of the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President Academic and Healthy Workplace would like to challenge your office (or your door) to a festive holiday decorating challenge. To spruce up our offices for the holidays we thought we would put out a friendly challenge to see how creative we all... More

Monday, November 13, 2017

Flow Yoga Among the Art is Back!

De-stress during a 40 minute yoga session among the art Healthy Workplace in collaboration with Athletics and the Carleton University Art Gallery is offering flow Yoga Among the Art classes in the Art Gallery. In this gentle flow class you will combine movement with breath in a warming sequence. You will practice sun salutations, longer-held... More

Monday, November 13, 2017

Carleton Recognized by Excellence Canada

Carleton University has received three certifications from Excellence Canada – Platinum Level in Healthy Workplace and Silver Level in Mental Health at Work (campus-wide initiatives), as well as Gold Level in Excellence, Innovation and Wellness (Finance and Administration division). We are the first post-secondary institution in Canada to... More

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Money Management Challenge starts November 1!

Money Management Challenge November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, and Healthy Workplace is challenging you to take the 30-day Money Management Challenge! Throughout the month of November, you will track everything that you spend money on – down to that cup of Tim Hortons coffee! We have created an easy-to-use spreadsheet with both... More

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Invitation to Participate in the 2017 Quality Showcase on Nov. 28

The Office of Quality Initiatives team would like to invite your department to participate in the Quality Showcase Expo on Nov. 28 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. in Richcraft Hall’s Atrium. We hope to create some awareness, connections and have a little fun too. The Quality Showcase Expo is returning after its tremendous success last year. The Expo... More

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Financial Wellness Seminars

Financial Wellness Seminars Registered Savings Accounts Info Session – October 13 A representative from Scotiabank on campus will be joining us to discuss Registered Savings Accounts, including the RRSP and RESP. More information to come. Registration available here: https://carleton.ca/healthy-workplace/cu-events/registered-accounts/... More

Thursday, October 5, 2017

“If we build it, will they come? Building an environment to foster staff and faculty connections (Oct 2017)

If we build it, will they come? Our SIG dives into the wicked problem of faculty and staff collaboration and communication, a topic explored by at least five other SIGs before us, highlighting its importance. After trying to address the problem as a whole, it became apparent that this wicked problem cannot be solved... More

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Graduation of Suspended Students (Oct 2017)

The Enriched Support Program (ESP) is a proven “pathway” to university for many students who do not meet Carleton’s regular admission requirements. We propose that any Suspended BA student with fewer than 9.0 university credits completed towards his or her degree be given the opportunity to apply to ESP during his or her year... More

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Healthy Workplace Nutrition Sessions

Healthy Workplace Nutrition Sessions October 12 – Fundamentals of Nutrition Stephanie Carson, author of The Real Peel blog, will be joining us to discuss the Fundamentals of Nutrition and Food Labels. This workshop will include: Introduction to The Real Peel and the value of nutrition Introduction of basic nutritional terms and science (What are... More

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Enhancing the Onboarding Experience for New Carleton Employees (Oct 2017)

Building and strengthening community at Carleton begins the very first day new employees arrive on campus. Whether a new faculty member, regular staff member, or a casual employee, how new employees are brought on board – how they are (or are not) welcomed into the Carleton family in the first hours, days, and weeks... More

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Want to Win an Apple Watch!?

Join the 100 Club Challenge for your chance to win an Apple Watch! The 100 Club Challenge is the latest Healthy Workplace challenge that is encouraging Carleton faculty and staff to do something positive for themselves every day of the week! This Challenge promotes work-life balance, physical activity and good mental health! This idea... More

Monday, October 2, 2017

October Healthy Workplace Events and Workshops

October Healthy Workplace Events and Workshops The Healthy Workplace Committee is pleased to announce the following events and workshops for the month of October: October 12 – The Fundamentals of Nutrition Workshop October 13 – Registered Savings Accounts Info Session October 16 – The 100 Club Challenge launches today!... More

Monday, September 18, 2017

Calling all Idea Generators

Got an idea, want some feedback or another perspective? We provide the lunch, you bring a friend and the ideas. Join us Oct. 3rd at 11:30 a.m. in 506 Tory to build you idea for Michel’s Den. Michel’s Den returns as part of the 2017 Quality Showcase on Nov. 28. and is a fun... More

Monday, September 18, 2017

Service Excellence for New Employees Workshop

Service Excellence Workshop for New Employees Are you a new employee at Carleton? Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about our Service Excellence Standards and what they mean for you! To learn more about the workshop or to register, please go to: Service Excellence for New Employees Date: October 26 , 2017... More

Monday, September 18, 2017

Service Excellence for New Employees Workshop

Service Excellence Workshop for New Employees Are you a new employee at Carleton? Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about our Service Excellence Standards and what they mean for you! To learn more about the workshop or to register, please go to: Service Excellence for New Employees Date: October 26 , 2017... More

Monday, September 11, 2017

Tea Time at Carleton

With Carleton’s 75th anniversary taking place this year, Healthy Workplace and the Carleton Leader Tea Time Strategic Impact Group would like to invite you to Tea Time! Tea time at Carleton University, Library This event is open to the Carleton community and will revisit a cherished tradition at Carleton. Tea Time is an opportunity... More

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