HRDF Update

The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) provides eligible support staff with funding for professional development courses. Oversight of the Fund is carried out by the Learning and Development Committee (HRDF Committee). The goal of the HRDF Committee is to increase access to learning and development opportunities and maximize the use of the Fund. To this end, the committee made recommendations to redirect additional dollars towards job enhancement opportunities. Negotiations resulted in agreements that altered several articles about HRDF.

The full $400,000 fund remains available to eligible staff at a maximum individual reimbursement level of $750/fiscal year. Two changes made to the administrative processes of HRDF were:

  1. Funding allocation
    The wellness portion of the HRDF has been detached, enabling an additional $50,000 to be used towards job enhancement learning activities. The Lifestyle & Wellness Account for benefited employees on January 1, 2013, will provide access to wellness funds. You can still apply to HRDF up to September 30, 2012, for wellness courses.

  2. Borrowing
    Terms for borrowing funds now have a maximum of $1,500. This allows more people the opportunity to use this resource. This means that now employees only have to wait for one additional fiscal year before being eligible to apply again. You can begin applying for borrowing on April 1, 2013.
You may wish to view the HRDF website and manual at:
http://www.hrs.ualberta.ca/Learning/Funding/HRDF.aspx

To complete an application form to go:
https://hrnet.hrs.ualberta.ca/hrdf

To register for learning opportunities on campus please visit the Learning Shop at:
http://www.learningshop.ualberta.ca/LearningShop.do

HRDF Contact Information:
HRDF@ualberta.ca
780 492 4350 

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