Upcoming Professional Development Sessions:
Building Capacity, presented by the Working Human
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In person, Peterborough Campus
This professional development workshop is designed to equip managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to strengthen the overall capacity of their teams. Participants will learn the power of effective delegation, and how to create opportunities for growth that align with organizational goals. By the end of the session, managers will leave with practical approaches to build stronger, more adaptable teams capable of meeting current demands while preparing for future challenges.
Job Evaluations, presented by the Department of Human Resources
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual, link found in the Manager Meeting calendar invitation
This training will be held during the February Manager Meeting. This training will help employees understand what job evaluations are, why they matter, and how they impact compensation and career development. We’ll explain the process of assessing roles based on responsibilities, skills, and organizational impact, and show how evaluations ensure fairness, equity, and consistency in pay and progression. You’ll learn the key factors considered in evaluations—such as complexity, accountability, and required qualifications—and what this means for salary structure, promotions, and growth opportunities.
Accommodations & Leaves, presented by the Department of Human Resources
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Zoom), link to be provided
This training will provide managers with the knowledge and tools to effectively handle employee accommodations and leave requests in compliance with Trent University policies and legal requirements. We’ll cover the different types of accommodations, including those related to disability, medical needs, and religious practices, as well as various leave entitlements such as compassionate, parental, medical, and personal leaves.
Supporting Healthy Balance in Remote Work, presented by Working Human
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual (Zoom), link to be provided
This training helps managers strengthen their skills in leading remote teams while supporting employee well‑being. Participants will learn practical ways to prevent burnout, encourage healthy work‑life balance, and maintain strong communication and connection in distributed work environments. The session focuses on empathetic leadership, clarity, and strategies that promote both productivity and team health.
Health and Safety Talks
Date: Ongoing
Time & Location: Virtual or in-person, as needed
The Health and Safety team welcomes and appreciates invitations to departmental or team meetings to discuss initiatives, processes, or topics as requested (workplace incident reporting requirements, ergonomics, training, etc.). To arrange for representatives from H&S to join your meeting, please contact healthandsafety@trentu.ca.
contribute to cultivating a positive feedback culture that enriches professional growth, employee engagement and organizational success.
Creating a Culture of Care at Trent University
Date: Ongoing
Time & Location: Virtual or in-person, as needed
Participants will leave with an understanding of the importance of establishing and contributing to a Culture of Care. The session will provide attendees with the tools to provide service excellence to a wide demographic and the skills navigate challenging interactions effectively and with empathy. Participants will learn the power of self-reflection and awareness, and will be provided with resources to guide them through self-reflection assessments allowing them to identify how their actions resulted in a successful interaction or what tools and support they need to uphold a Culture of Care.
Managers can make a request to have their teams receive this training by contacting humanresources@trentu.ca.
Last Updated: January 20, 2026