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Monday, May 9, 2022

Keeping it simple really works

Sometimes you'll find yourself dialoguing instead of talking, utilising instead of using, or leaning on one of the many other ways we all try to…
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Saturday, April 30, 2022

Communications toolkit for Emergency Preparedness Week

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 1-7, 2022. We all have a role to play in an emergency, and we want you to Get Informed, Get…
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Thursday, March 31, 2022

The power of a strong key messaging framework

At the heart of clear, compelling communication are well-chosen key messages. These messages are essential to communicating who you are, what you do and the…
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Friday, March 18, 2022

New Campaign: prepare your team for UBC’s updated Business Expense Rules for faculty and staff

UBC’s Business Expense Rules form the framework for incurring and reimbursing expenses and help ensure we all use public funds reasonably, appropriately, and efficiently. The…
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Friday, March 11, 2022

Designing a communication that will not be mistaken as a phishing message

The PrivacyMatters@UBC team has developed a checklist that, when taken into consideration while developing communications and survey invites, can be used as a guide to…
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Friday, February 25, 2022

New Campaign: T4/T4A Tax Slips for the 2022 Tax Year

UBC faculty and staff can now access their payroll-related 2021 T4 and T4A tax slips for personal income tax returns through Workday.
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Friday, February 25, 2022

New Campaign: T2200S Forms for the 2022 Tax Year

Many UBC employees have been working from home as a result of our response to COVID-19. T2200S forms are now available for UBC faculty and…
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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Launching the new Facilities Weekly newsletter

The VPFO Communications & Engagement team recently transitioned the Building Operations and Energy & Water Services newsletters to a new Facilities-wide newsletter. This will allow…
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

New photos of UBC Campus Security available on Flickr

The VPFO Communications & Engagement team recently did a photoshoot for UBC Campus Security, showcasing their officers maintaining the safety and security of the Vancouver…
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Thursday, December 2, 2021

New Campaign: Grab a sweater and prepare for a cooler campus

The temperatures have dropped and winter conditions are coming to our campus. A reminder to bundle up and dress appropriately to stay warm and safe…
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