The “benefits” offered by an employer are extrinsic factors influencing employee motivation and engagement.

University of Manitoba - Compensation and Benefits

Staff Benefits

Campus Day Care Centre

Bison Recreation Services

U of M: A Comparison of Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Sneakers in Motion Day

Fort Garry Summer Active Fun Leagues

Above: Fitness class at Frank Kennedy Centre

Outstanding Workplace Initiative Video: Office of VP Research

What we're hearing from you:
The following feedback comes directly from University of Manitoba employees. All feedback will be used to establish a framework and larger all-staff survey, which will in turn inform an action plan.

Best Practices
“…I have only been employed at the University for 2 1/2 years and I can tell you as a single mom of 2 this is the best place I've ever worked. I feel almost privileged to be here. The friendships that have been made and the continuous opportunity to learn more, be it workshops, LDS or simple one-on-one training makes this workplace stand out from all the rest. I have worked in the private sector most of my adult life and I have never been given the support and encouragement to learn more or take on more responsibility as I have in the 2 years here. I LOVE WORKING AT THE U of M! I don't care what Disneyworld says THIS IS THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH!!” (capitals original)

“…the University of Manitoba offers great health, dental, and pension plans, and I was very appreciative of the fact that I could take and be reimbursed for university courses I took towards my xxx degree”

“…Flexibility and the whole of work-life balance…in his workplace, my husband does not have the flexibility that I have at my workplace…”

“I arrived here a little over a year ago from xxx, where I had been employed for the past 26 years. It was time for a change and I have not regretted the move for a minute. I find the change refreshing and love the balance between work and organized social activities. I enjoy the LDS sessions that we are encouraged to take and the regular Dean's Office staff meetings…”

“…Good salary; excellent vacations, including the annual Christmas break…”

“…As an academic, I like that this school balances teaching and research and rewards both. I also feel fortunate, that within reasonable parameters, my administration allows me to pursue projects that I think are worthwhile…”

What can we do better?
“More options for flexible work hours, especially in jobs that have evening or off-campus requirements…”

“…more opportunities for working parents to have an option to work part-time or job share…”

“…greater opportunity for professional development…”

“A day care centre dedicated for U of M employees here at the Bannatyne campus…right now there is a day care at the Health Sciences Centre but it is first for employees at the Health Sciences centre…”