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Reminder: Submit leave reports by June 30
June 24, 2026
All leave-eligible Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointees, and FLSA-exempt University Staff are required to submit monthly leave reports, even if no leave was used. Employees must report leave as it is taken or enter a “No Leave Taken” at the end of the month. All missing leave reports for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026) are due by June 30, 2026. Failure to submit leave for fiscal year 2026 by Sept. 30 will result in a permanent reduction of sick leave hours, excluding University Staff.
Employees with missing leave reports receive email reminders. Employees can also review and complete missing leave reports in Workday. Refer to this online resource from the Universities of Wisconsin for information on how to review missing leave reports, enter time off, and submit no leave taken requests.
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Professional development teaches employees how to increase their impact on workplace culture
June 24, 2026
Every UW–Madison employee can have a positive impact on the workplace. By developing skills in areas such as conflict management, active listening, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relationships, individuals can contribute to a rewarding work experience for themselves and others. Teams can also use intentional practices to enhance how they meet, communicate, and collaborate.
In July, Learning and Talent Development is offering several courses that can help UW employees contribute to a healthy and fulfilling work environment — one that builds trust, fosters high performance, and provides meaning and connection. These courses are open to all UW–Madison employees at no cost. Registration is now open, and space is limited.
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Campus bus detours and construction updates
June 24, 2026
Several campus construction projects are affecting local bus routes. Through Friday, all stops on Linden Drive between Charter and Babcock are closed, rerouting routes 28, 38, 65, 80 and 84 along Observatory Drive. Additionally, the southbound Randall Avenue stop is closed until further notice, affecting routes 80, D and O. Looking ahead, Linden Drive will close near Van Hise Hall at the end of July and affected bus routes will use the same Observatory Drive detour. Bus schedules and planned detours can change due to construction delays and other factors. To stay informed about bus schedules and detours, and to sign up for text/email alerts, visit Metro Transit’s website at cityofmadison.com/metro. For current campus construction projects, visit transportation.wisc.edu/construction.
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Today’s Ice Cream Social will move indoors
June 17, 2026
The employee appreciation Ice Cream Social scheduled for this afternoon will take place in the lobby of Birge Hall, 430 Lincoln Drive (accessible entrance on the building’s east side), due to weather concerns. All employees are invited to join the event from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Babcock Ice Cream and non-dairy treats will be served. For more information about accessibility and transportation, as well as other event details, visit go.wisc.edu/2g3492.
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Campus Accessible Events guide updated and expanded
June 17, 2026
The campus Accessible Events guide supports event planners with inclusive design tips to make their events more seamlessly accessible for everyone across in-person, virtual, and hybrid spaces. Following these best practices can also reduce the need for people with disabilities to request reasonable accommodations. A recent update to the guide expands on physical site accessibility, provides guidelines for creating and delivering accessible content, and more.
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Resources to help employees and supervisors have career development conversations
June 17, 2026
Conversations about career development — during performance evaluations and throughout the year — are an important part of employee growth. Learning and Talent Development offers a number of free learning opportunities and resources to help employees take ownership of their careers and to help managers and supervisors provide guidance and support.
The Career Development@UW series of workshops offers strategies, tools, and resources to help employees navigate their career path effectively. Employees can develop their own step-by-step approach to Setting Career Goals with this online resource. Coaching and Developing Others is a free course that builds understanding of coaching as a tool and provides practice using real-world situations. Managers and supervisors will find resources for fostering trust-based dialogue and creating more intentional career conversations at Informal and Formal Career Conversations. Employees can prepare for these conversations using the self-paced module, It’s Your Career: Having Productive Career Development Conversations with Your Supervisor.
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Pay increase for UW employees to become effective
June 10, 2026
The Universities of Wisconsin will be implementing general wage increases for employees, including eligible employees of UW–Madison. The pay plan, which was included in the 2025–2027 state budget, includes a 3 percent pay increase for Universities of Wisconsin employees that became effective June 29, 2025, as well as a 2 percent increase planned for July 2026.
The 2 percent increase will be effective June 28, 2026, for employees with 12-month appointments, and these employees will see the increase on their payslip for July 23, 2026. For employees with 9-month (academic year) appointments, the increase will be effective Aug. 17, 2026, and will appear on the payslip for Sept. 3, 2026. Employees who are receiving the pay increase will receive a letter in Workday informing them of their new pay rate.
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Employee Ice Cream Socials on June 17 and 18
June 10, 2026
All UW–Madison employees are invited to employee appreciation events next week. These events serve as a gesture of thanks for the hard work and dedication that UW–Madison employees bring to their roles. The Wednesday, June 17 event will be an Ice Cream Social, 1–2:30 p.m. on Bascom Hill. On Thursday, June 18, 11 p.m.–12:30 a.m. in Varsity Hall, Union South, there will be a late-night event for second- and third-shift employees featuring a buffet dinner, ice cream, and remarks from campus leadership. In addition to Babcock Ice Cream, lactose-free ice cream and regular and sugar-free popsicles will be available as supplies last.
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Virtual listening sessions to gather input on new chancellor search
June 10, 2026
The committee leading the search and screening process for the next UW–Madison chancellor will hold virtual listening sessions on June 15 and 22 to gather input from the UW–Madison community. Each listening session is designed as an open forum, where participants will have the opportunity to share feedback with members of the search committee. Campus community members can also share feedback by completing an online survey.
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Webinar teaches managers about multigenerational talent
June 10, 2026
LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a free virtual webinar about multigenerational workplaces on Tuesday, June 23, noon‒1 p.m. For the first time in history, there are four different generations in the workplace. Participants will learn how to value the new ideas and embrace the change that each new generation brings. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
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