Professional Development Opportunities

Unlock the full potential of Office 365 tools in this comprehensive 3-part workshop series. Each session builds on the previous one, so participants are encouraged to attend all three to gain a complete understanding of how these tools work together to streamline your daily workflow and enhance team productivity. In this Part 3, explore the power of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams for real-time communication, meetings, and project collaboration, and gain strategies to streamline teamwork.

This session will be held in person. Register here.

Master the process of submitting and managing payroll timecards in UWinsite People. This session covers step-by-step, system-based tasks for creating, editing, and submitting timecards across employee groups, including hourly, student, full-time salaried, and part-time Unifor 2458 employees. Participants will learn how to record exception time (such as overtime, call-in time, and lieu time), make corrections to timecards at various stages, and navigate the manager side of the process, including reviewing, approving, correcting timecards, and setting up or managing timecard approval delegation, to ensure accurate and timely payroll reporting. Designed for employees and people-leads managing time reporting.

This session will be held virtually. Register here.

Learn how copyright applies to everyday work at the University of Windsor. This session introduces key copyright concepts, including creator rights, fair dealing, licensing, permissions, and appropriate use of copyrighted materials. Participants will explore University copyright policies and Leddy Library resources while reviewing practical examples related to teaching, research, communications, presentations, and administrative activities.

This session will be held in-person. Register here.

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 virtually. Register here.

This session is designed to familiarize members of the Faculty and Certain Employees Retirement Plan with basic Pension Plan provisions, and to develop an understanding of the information provided in member Annual Pension Statements. Topics will include a Plan overview, legislated pension statement provisions, and a review of each section of the Annual Pension Statement. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their most recent Annual Pension Statement.

This session will be held virtually. Register here.

Join Procurement Services for an overview of the upcoming enhancements to the UWinsite Finance Procurement module (Launch Date: November 2, 2026), including the introduction of Apple and Dell Punchout Catalogues and Oracle's new Redwood user interface. These enhancements are designed to streamline purchasing, improve navigation, and provide a more intuitive user experience while maintaining existing procurement policies, approval workflows, and institutional controls. During this session, participants will:
• Learn how to access and use the new Apple and Dell Punchout Catalogues for approved computer purchases.
• Understand how Punchout Catalogues simplify the purchasing process and reduce manual data entry.
• Explore the new Redwood Procurement interface and its updated navigation and features.
• Review the requisition creation process within the new user experience.
• Understand what is changing, what remains the same, and where to find support resources.
• Access training materials, quick reference guides, and knowledge base resources available prior to launch.
This session is recommended for all faculty and staff who create, and manage purchase requisitions within UWinsite Finance.

This session will be held virtually. Register here.

This session introduces participants to Indigenous protocols and practices that support respectful engagement during meetings, ceremonies, gatherings, and university events. Participants will learn about the importance of relationship-building, preparation, communication, and cultural respect when working with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners. The session provides practical guidance for staff who organize or participate in events where Indigenous individuals, perspectives, or cultural practices are included.

This session will be held in-person. Register here.

This session is designed to familiarize Employees’ Retirement Plan members with basic Pension Plan provisions, and to develop an understanding of the information provided in member Annual Pension Statements. Topics will include a Plan overview, legislated pension statement provisions, and a review of each section of the Annual Pension Statement. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their most recent Annual Pension Statement.

This session will be held virtually. Register here.

This session will help you confidently track, manage, and make the most of your time off in UWinsite People. You will learn how to enter and edit absences, view your vacation balance and future entitlements, understand accrual rates and day-to-hours transition, and navigate key absence terminology. For managers and supervisors, the session also covers entering absences on behalf of employees, viewing employee vacation and lieu time balances, approving or rejecting requests, and generating absence reports. Ideal for employees and anyone who supports or oversees absence tracking, this session will give you the tools to manage absences efficiently and ensure accurate time-off management for yourself and your team. 

This session will be held virtually. Register here.

This workshop provides an overview of basic ergonomic principles and simple workstation adjustments that can help improve comfort and reduce the risk of strain and injury. Participants will learn practical tips for setting up their workspace, complete a basic self-assessment, and become familiar with the ergonomics resources and support available through the Employee Safety and Wellness website.

This session will be held in person. Register here.

Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, making cybersecurity awareness an essential skill for everyone. This one-hour workshop will help participants recognize phishing and social engineering attacks, protect their accounts with modern authentication methods such as passkeys, secure their devices, and develop safer online habits.

This session will be held virtually. Register here.

Discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat (Basic) can help you work smarter and save time. Learn how to write effective prompts, streamline everyday tasks, generate ideas, improve communications, and use AI confidently and securely. This beginner-friendly workshop includes demonstrations, hands-on activities, and practical examples.

This session will be held in person. Register here.

This session is geared toward members of the Retirement Plan for Faculty and Certain Employees who have a basic understanding of the Plan, and want to learn how to use the Pension Estimator in their Retirement Planning. Topics will include an overview of important Plan fundamentals, survivor options, Plan indexing, and an orientation to using the Pension Estimator. This interactive session provides exercises designed to deepen your Plan understanding.

This session will be held virtually. Register here.

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, enrol in plans, update dependent and beneficiary information, and make adjustments for qualifying life events.

This session will be held virtually. Register here.