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Innovative Learning

Manage stress and anxiety in your everyday life with Mindfulness@Humber.

The Centre for Innovation in Health and Wellness offers virtual and in-person guided meditation sessions for all Humber students, faculty and staff.

Benefits of practicing mindfulness include reduced anxiety, feeling refreshed, improved well-being and increased focus.

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For more information email us at cihw@humber.ca

Celebrated annually during the second full week in January, Home Office Safety and Security Week is a great time for workers who work from home to evaluate their home offices and workstations to ensure optimal safety and security. With many of us working remotely in some capacity, let us take a step back and ensure we are working in a safe environment at home.

Consider the following to maximize home office safety:

• Review the ergonomic set-up of your at-home workstation. The Humber Occupational Health and Safety Webpage includes many ergonomic tools & tips, and you can also complete the Office Ergonomics Self-Assessment Checklist.
• Maintain a comfortable working temperature, with adequate lighting and controlled noise levels.
• Practice good housekeeping by keeping your work area tidy and free of clutter.
• Ensure shelving and cabinets are in good condition and securely anchored so they are not at risk of falling.
• Pay close attention to electrical safety. Ensure power cords are in good condition, and plug power bars directly into the wall; do not overload electrical outlets. Make sure that electrical cords do not present a tripping hazard.
• Know what steps to take in case of a fire or other emergency. Keep exits and pathways clear, and ensure the area is equipped with properly functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

To assist in evaluating your home office, please use Humber’s Remote Workspace Self-Assessment Checklist.

For more information on working safely from home, please speak to your manager or contact the Occupational Health & Safety Services team at healthandsafety@humber.ca.

It is my pleasure to announce that on February 5, Cara Wallace will start as the Director, Community Outreach & Workforce Development.

Cara is a seasoned community and workforce strategist, bringing experience in community outreach, grant writing, contract and program management and performance measurement within the employment and education sectors.

In her most recent role, Cara was the Contract Manager with WCG Services, where she supported the successful delivery of Integrated Employment Services. Cara maintained impactful relationships with service providers across Peel and York Region, and co-designed an organizational Equity, Belonging, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy, emphasizing a culture where staff feel recognized and appreciated.

Cara’s career has been fueled by her commitment to removing barriers to access and to supporting underserved communities. Through roles at Achēv, JVS Toronto and the Youth Justice Network of Toronto, Cara led the development and implementation of community programming and honed advanced skills in stakeholder collaboration, grassroots mobilization, and culturally responsive outreach. Cara trained and developed staff across different organizations to support communities in need, and established alliances with community agencies and public sector institutions, successfully securing nearly $1 million in funding for the Rexdale community. 

She holds a M.Ed. in Adult Education and Community Development; a B.A. in Sociology, CHRP and certifications in Human Resources Management, Adult Education, Myers Briggs, and Conflict Resolution.  

I am delighted that she is bringing her experience and passion for lifelong learning to this important role. Please join me in welcoming Cara to Humber.  

Kelly Jackson  
Vice-President, External Affairs and Professional Learning