These training sessions have been designed to help staff members effectively use UWinsite People for managing personal information, tracking performance, and navigating self-service features.

Register for these sessions if you are: a Line Manager, Staff​, Research Assistant (non-student)

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Recruitment Cycle – Requisition

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: October 01 – December 11, 2024,
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesdays, 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
(list dates)
Location: TBD - In Person
This workshop is open to Line Managers/Delegates only

To be added

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Navigating UWinsite People Employee Self-Service 101 for Staff (Administration & Staff) - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Tuesday, January 07, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: UWinsite People Project Team
Participants will learn to effectively navigate and utilize UWinsite People Employee Self-Service (ESS) platform. Designed to guide you through various features of our new HR and Payroll system, this session empowers you to take control of your personal information and HR tasks, streamline common processes such as updating personal details, viewing payslips, entering timecards, requesting time off, and more.

This session will be held via Teams.

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Submitting Timecards in UWinsite People (Administration & Staff) - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Thursday, January 09, 2025, 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: UWinsite People Project Team
This session is designed for employees responsible for submitting their own timecards within UWinsite People. During this training, participants will learn how to navigate the UWinsite People interface to enter and submit their time accurately, understand the different time entry codes available, and ensure compliance with time submission requirements. The session will provide employees with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently manage their timecards and stay on top of their submissions.

This session will be held via Teams.

Friday, January 10, 2025

Empowering Your Benefits Journey in UWinsite People (Administration & Staff) - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Friday, January 10, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: UWinsite People Project Team
This session is designed to help employees effectively use self-service tools for managing their benefits in UWinsite People. Participants will learn how to review benefit options, enroll in plans, update dependent and beneficiary information, and make adjustments for qualifying life events.

This session will be held via Teams.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

UWinsite People: Drop-in session (Administration & Staff)

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: UWinsite People Project Team
This informal drop-in session is designed for anyone needing help with troubleshooting common issues in UWinsite People. Regardless of your role at the University, this session provides on-the-spot support to address your specific questions and challenges. We encourage you to come prepared with specific questions or examples of issues you have encountered, and/or any error messages or screenshots (if possible) to help us understand and resolve the problem.

This session will be held via Teams.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Understanding Absences in UWinsite People (Administration & Staff) - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: UWinsite People Project Team
This training session provides a comprehensive overview of absence management within UWinsite People, equipping employees with the knowledge to navigate the system confidently and accurately. Participants will learn how to submit, edit, withdraw, and view absence requests, access their leave balances, and understand the key features of the absence management functionality. The session will also cover the new accrual method for tracking vacation and explain the rules surrounding vacation carryover to ensure employees can effectively manage their time off.

This session will be held via Teams.

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Managing Staff and Student Time in UWinsite People (Administration & Staff) - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: UWinsite People Project Team
This session is designed specifically for managers responsible for approving timecards for their team. During this training, participants will learn how to navigate the UWinsite People system to access time management functionalities, review and approve timecards, understand the use of various time codes, and ensure attendance is tracked accurately. This session will provide managers with the skills and knowledge needed to perform their time approval responsibilities effectively in UWinsite People.

This session will be held via Teams.

Friday, January 24, 2025

Navigating UWinsite People for Staff Career Profile (Administration & Staff) - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Friday, January 24, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: UWinsite People Project Team
The "ME" tab in UWinsite People is your personal dashboard, that provides access to key features related to your career growth. During this session, participants will learn to confidently navigate the "ME" tab, update and manage their career profile to showcase professional skills and qualifications though Skills and Qualifications function, explore and apply for job opportunities.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

UWinsite People Managers – Navigating UWinsite People Core HR (Administration & Staff) - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: UWinsite People Project Team
Dive into the heart of UWinsite People (UWP) with this essential introduction to UWinsite People application, specifically focusing on Core HR. This session is designed to help managers learn how to manage their team within UWP, view employee profiles, and understand the key data points that support day-to-day operations. This session will help you navigate positions in UWP, understand budget implications, and master key HR processes such as identifying existing positions when looking to hire, or creating new positions when necessary. Additionally, this session will cover the delegation of authority—what it means, how to delegate effectively, and best practices to follow.

This session will be held via Teams.

Thursday, January 30, 2025

UWinsite People Managers – Navigating UWinsite People for Time, Labour and Absences (Administration & Staff) - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Thursday, January 30, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: UWinsite People Project Team
This session is designed to equip managers with essential tools and knowledge to effectively oversee time, labour and absence management for their teams. Participants will learn how to review and approve timesheets, understand absence request workflow, approval process, different leave types, and generate time, labour and absence-related reports.

This session will be held via Teams.

Monday, February 3, 2025

New Date: From Posting to Placement: Student Hiring in UWinsite People (Administration & Staff) - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Monday, February 03, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: TBD
IMPORTANT NOTE: This session is for individuals who will be submitting job requisitions in UWinsite People.

The Recruitment Module in UWinsite People allows to streamline and automate the recruitment process. This session is designed for individuals within faculties who as part of their role will be responsible for initiating a hiring process within UWinsite People. Participants will learn how to effectively support every stage of the hiring process, from creating job requisition to candidate onboarding, emphasizing unique aspects of hiring students for academic support and non-academic roles.

This session will be held via Teams.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

From Posting to Placement: Student Hiring in UWinsite People

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Tuesday, February 04, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: UWinsite People Project Team
IMPORTANT NOTE: This session is for individuals who will be submitting job requisitions in UWinsite People.

The Recruitment Module in UWinsite People allows to streamline and automate the recruitment process. This session is designed for individuals within faculties who as part of their role will be responsible for initiating a hiring process within UWinsite People. Participants will learn how to effectively support every stage of the hiring process, from creating job requisition to candidate onboarding, emphasizing unique aspects of hiring students for academic support and non-academic roles.

This session will be held via Teams.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

UPDATED TITLE: From Posting to Placement: Sessional Hiring - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, February 05, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: UWinsite People Project Team
This session is for individuals who will be submitting job requisitions in UWinsite People.

Updated description: The Recruitment Module in UWinsite People allows to streamline and automate the recruitment process. This session is designed for individuals within departments and faculties who as part of their role will be responsible for hiring Sessional Instructors within UWinsite People. Participants will learn how to effectively support every stage of the hiring process, from creating job requisition to candidate onboarding, as well as unique processes and requirements specific to hiring Sessionals.

This session will be held via Teams.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

UWinsite People: Drop-in session (Administration & Staff)

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: UWinsite People Project Team
This informal drop-in session is designed for anyone needing help with troubleshooting common issues in UWinsite People. Regardless of your role at the University, this session provides on-the-spot support to address your specific questions and challenges. We encourage you to come prepared with specific questions or examples of issues you have encountered, and/or any error messages or screenshots (if possible) to help us understand and resolve the problem.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Navigating UWinsite People Employee Self-Service 101 for Staff (Administration & Staff) - Offering 2

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Location: Online – Information to join will be sent from uwinsitepeople@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: UWinsite People Project Team
Participants will learn to effectively navigate and utilize UWinsite People Employee Self-Service (ESS) platform. Designed to guide you through various features of this new HR and Payroll system, this session empowers you to take control of your personal information and HR tasks, streamline common processes such as updating personal details, viewing payslips, entering timecards, requesting time off, and more.

This session will be held via Teams.