News for Employees

• New indoor fitness facility on campus now open

  September 23, 2026

  University Recreation and Wellbeing (Rec Well) has opened a new indoor fitness facility at 1436 Monroe Street. The Camp Randall Fitness Center (CRFC)—located within the Kellner Family Athletic Center— features a variety of cardio and strength equipment and free weights. All current Rec Well members will have access to the CRFC. New memberships for community and affiliate members can be purchased online or in person at the Nicholas Recreation Center, Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center, and Nielsen Tennis Stadium. For hours of operation and other details, visit recwell.wisc.edu/locations/crfc.

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• Professional development for leaders at every level

  September 23, 2026

  Leadership can be defined as actions taken to influence, guide, and support both people and processes towards a shared vision, and not just a title or position. Everyone can lead from where they are. UW–Madison provides professional development opportunities for all employees who wish to enhance their leadership skills, including those who are not in direct leadership positions. Most courses and programs are open to UW–Madison employees at no cost.

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• Suicide prevention training for faculty and staff

  September 23, 2026

  University Health Services (UHS) offers Recognize, Respond, Refer (RRR), a one-hour online training designed to help faculty and staff build skills to prevent suicide and support student mental health on campus. Participants will learn how to support the students they teach, mentor, or supervise. The RRR training was updated with new tips, data, and resources in May 2026, so UHS encourages all faculty and staff to take the updated course, even if they have completed similar training before. The course is in Workday and will be part of the Workday Learning Transcript.

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• Event provides information on fostering an accessible and inclusive workplace

  September 23, 2026

  The Committee on Disability, Accessibility and Inclusion is hosting an event focused on best practices for fostering an accessible and inclusive workplace on Wednesday, Oct. 14, noon–1:15 p.m. via Zoom. Designed for staff and administrators across campus, the event will provide information about available resources and support services, workplace accommodations, and ways departments and supervisors can support employees with disabilities and medical conditions. Topics may also include inclusive communication and meeting practices, guidance for employees seeking accommodations and for their supervisors, inclusive hiring, pregnancy-related policies, and strategies for addressing accessibility at the department level. Register online.

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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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