Violence Prevention Workshop – May 4, 2026
The next Violence Prevention Workshop is happening on May 4, 2026.
Employee Referral Program
To: All Menno Place Employees
Subject: Referral Incentive Program
Re: Employee Referral Program
Menno Place is pleased to announce the establishment of a referral incentive program designed to encourage employees to recommend applicants for vacancies within our organization.
In previous years, we ran a pilot program to encourage current employees to refer individuals to apply for LPN and RN roles. These were considered hard to fill roles at the time. The success of that pilot project led to the establishment of the new Employee Referral Program.
If an employee refers an applicant for a full-time or part-time position and that applicant is subsequently hired, the referring employee will receive an award of $500 after the new employee satisfactorily completes 90 days of continuous employment or the probationary period. There is only one referral per candidate. The employee will verify the employee who referred them for the role.
All employees may participate in the program, except members of the Executive Team, Management Team and People and Culture Team employees. All Menno Place hiring practices apply, including applicant screening, reference, and Vulnerable Sector checks. The final determination of eligibility in each case will be made by Human Resources.
The program is outlined in this policy which is accessible to all staff through Surge Learning – CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SURGE LEARNING
Administrative Policy: AP3.55 Employee Incentive and Referral Policy found in Surge Learning
All participants must complete and submit an Employee Referral Form (Click to download PDF) prior to the referred person’s starting date.
The form can be found in the How To menu at the top of mennoplacestaff.com. Printed and completed forms can be dropped of at the People and Culture offices.
We Want to Feature Your Team: Send us your photos
It’s annual report season and as we’re putting together the story of what we’ve worked on over the past year we want to include as many of our staff teams as possible. To do that we need your help. We’re looking for candid photos of your team at work.
How to Participate
- Take photos of your team at work.
We’re looking for photos of the team in action, not posed group photos where everyone is looking at the camera. Show us what your work day looks like. These photos should not include any resident faces. - Use the form below to upload your images.
Make sure you have permission from everyone who appears in the photos and then upload the images using the form below.
How will we use these photos?
- Annual Report
We want to feature our staff in the upcoming annual report. Make sure your team is represented by sending in a photo or two. - Social Media
Some of these images will be used in upcoming social media campaigns including (but not limited to) our Facebook, Instagram and Linked In pages. - Other marketing materials.
These photos may be used in other marketing materials like our websites, brochures and handouts.
Fill out my online form.
Easter: Practicing the Way of Jesus
Everybody is following someone or something. Who are you following?
Friday March 27: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation Session
We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation Session—a valuable opportunity to learn more about the supports available to you and your family.
This session will provide an overview of the EAP services, how to access them, and how they can support your well-being—whether it’s mental health, financial guidance, family concerns, or everyday challenges.
Session Details:
📅 Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
🕒 Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Join via Zoom:
🔗 Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 876 6441 1130
Passcode: 316782
This session is open to all employees, and we highly encourage you to attend—even if you’re already familiar with the program, as it’s a great refresher and chance to ask questions. You can join in from your personal computer or join us at the Learning Centre.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to People & Culture.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Welcome to Shruti Joshi – People & Culture Generalist
Shruti’s first day will be April 7th. Her office will be in Menno Hospital admin hallway.
Gentle Persuasive Approach Workshop – April 13, 2026
The next Gentle Persuasive Approach Workshop is happening on April 13, 2026.
Welcome to Amanda van Tilborg – People & Culture Business Partner
Amanda’s first day in the office will be April 7th. Her office will be in the Menno Hospital admin hallway.
Easter: Jesus’ Most Famous Teachings Explained
This video be explains what Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount and why it still matters today.
ComVida will be DOWN on March 19 from 4-5pm
MEMO
To: All Staff who Use ComVida
From: The Staffing Team
Date: March 18, 2026
Re: ComVida will be down for one hour on March 19th
ComVida will be unavailable to ALL staff for updates on March 19, 2026 from 4:00pm till 5:00pm. Errors will occur if staff try to access ComVida during this time. The system is expected to go back online at 5pm.
