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Deadline to request leave banking is Sept. 30
September 16, 2026
Eligible employees can convert unused vacation or vacation carryover balances as of June 30 to banked leave. The deadline to complete this election is Sept. 30. Employees can review their eligibility for banked leave and make requests to bank leave in Workday. Instructions on how to enter banked leave elections are available online. Your banked leave elections will not change your time off balances immediately. Instead, they will be reflected in Workday at the start of the pay period after you submit your elections. If you have already made an election that you wish to change, contact your local human resources office.
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Workday update to feature improved mobile experience
September 16, 2026
Workday will be updating on Saturday, Sept. 19, as part of a scheduled Feature Release. Employees who use Workday on their phone or other mobile device will see an updated home page. A menu will be used to access Workday apps, similar to the desktop version of Workday. The profile button, which employees use to find their personal information, will be located in the upper right corner of the mobile home page and will display either the employee’s initials or a photo they have uploaded. There will also be minor visual changes made throughout Workday, including updated fonts, buttons, and menu styles. Visit the Workday Feature Releases web page to learn more about the Fall 2026 updates. Employees with questions should contact GetHelpUW at GetHelpUW@support.wisconsin.edu or 608-262-0600 during business hours.
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Employee resources for pregnancy or adoption and the transition to parenthood
September 16, 2026
UW–Madison employees have access to a wide range of support services and resources that can be helpful through pregnancy or adoption, welcoming a child, and the transition to parenthood. These include policies, tools, and services that can assist with preparing for parenthood, requesting pregnancy-related accommodations, planning for a parental leave of absence, or transitioning to a return to work. A new web page, Pregnancy and Parenthood Resources and Leave Options, provides links to relevant policies, campus resources, and support services. This information can be found at hr.wisc.edu/pregnancy.
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Free webinar teaches parenting skills
September 16, 2026
LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Parenting, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, noon‒1 p.m. This webinar is designed to help parents and parents-to-be maintain strong family relationships and care for themselves during the many stages of their child’s development. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
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Registration open for Leadership and Management Development Conference
September 16, 2026
The annual Leadership and Management Development Conference will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Union South. The conference provides a full day of professional development to help emerging and advanced leaders develop the skills to lead and manage more effectively. Participants do not need to be in a position of direct leadership to attend and benefit from the conference. The registration fee is $135 for employees of UW–Madison and affiliates. Register by Oct. 12 to secure your participation at the conference.
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Chancellor search committee to hold listening session tomorrow
September 9, 2026
The committee leading the UW–Madison chancellor search and screening process is holding a campus listening session tomorrow, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. The session will take place in Varsity Hall at Union South, with a virtual participation option. Stakeholders can also share input on the characteristics, qualities, and vision a successful candidate should demonstrate by completing an online survey, which will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 13.
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Important leave deadline coming up on Sept. 30
September 9, 2026
The deadline for Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees (who have or had an active leave-eligible appointment) to submit missing leave reports for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025‒June 30, 2026) is Sept. 30, 2026. Employees must report either time off or “No Leave Taken” for every month of the fiscal year. If missing leave reports are not entered and approved in Workday by the Sept. 30 deadline, the employee will have their sick leave balance permanently reduced. See the instructions on Reporting No Leave Taken to learn how to check for any missing leave reports and enter reports for any months in which no leave was taken.
Exempt University Staff and exempt Postdocs are also required to submit no leave taken, but they are not subject to sick leave reduction if they have missing leave reports. Employees who have questions should contact the human resources office in their unit.
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Institutional Ethics Committee provides consultation to employees
September 9, 2026
UW–Madison has established the Institutional Ethics Committee to create a formal, compliant, and consistent mechanism for ethics consultations. Any Faculty, Academic Staff, University Staff, or Limited Appointee may request advice, consistent with UW System Administrative Code and Board of Regents policies. The committee will focus on questions or concerns related to personal gain from a university position, contracting and leasing, nepotism, and student research protection. The committee does not replace existing avenues available to employees today to support an ethical workplace culture. Allegations or questions about the behavior of others will be handled through existing processes.
The committee is advisory and does not make final decisions about whether an issue is or is not an ethical concern; that authority rests with the dean or director of the school, college, or division. The committee will refer employees to other offices as appropriate.
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Free Parenting Classes: Fall registration now open
September 9, 2026
The Office of Child Care and Family Resources offers free virtual parenting classes to UW–Madison employees, students, spouses, and partners. These classes provide valuable tools for navigating common parenting issues, promoting healthy child development, and improving well-being both at home and on campus. Registration for the Fall 2026 Series is now open and includes classes on separation anxiety, sibling relationships, parental burnout, and more.
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Free flu vaccines available at campus flu vaccine clinics
September 2, 2026
University Health Services (UHS) will be offering free flu vaccine clinics throughout the fall semester in a variety of campus locations. Employees and students can receive a no-cost flu vaccine, even if they do not have proof of health insurance or if their health insurance does not cover it. Employees should bring their Wiscard and health insurance card or health insurance information to their appointments. Employees and students can also receive a COVID-19 vaccine. If health insurance does not cover the COVID-19 vaccine, the university will not cover the cost. Register for an appointment at go.wisc.edu/vaccine.
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