Episode 84 - Communicating in a Crisis, Outbreak Over, Benefits Approved

Beyond the Bulletin Podcast

The changing advice and rules during the pandemic have been confusing for many, and wrong or misleading information on social media can further contribute to our uncertainty. Shana MacDonald is a professor of communication arts and talks about effective communication in a crisis. Region of Waterloo Public Health says the outbreak in the residence buildings is over. The Board of Governors approves the revisions to the pregnancy and parental leave policy. And Canada Life will hold information sessions on all of the changes to the benefits plan, including vision care, IVF, and more. Links in this episode: COVID testing: https://uwaterloo.ca/campus-wellness/covid-19-testing-assessment-centre/covid-19-assessment-registration-form-0 COVID info: https://uwaterloo.ca/coronavirus/health-and-safety Employee recognition: https://uwaterloo.ca/employee-recognition/ Pregnancy and parental leave: https://uwaterloo.ca/secretariat/policy-14-pregnancy-and-parental-leaves-including-adoption Revised benefits: https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/news/board-governors-approves-policy-14-revisions Benefits info sessions: https://uwaterloo.ca/holistic-benefits-working-group/canada-life-information-session/registration-0