News for Employees

• W-2 forms now available in Workday

  January 28, 2026

  The 2025 W-2 forms (Wage and Tax Statements) are now available online for all active Universities of Wisconsin employees, including UW‒Madison employees. To find your W-2 statement, log in to Workday and then go to My Tax Documents. You can also view your W-2 directly from the Timely Suggestions section of your Workday home page. Paper copies will be postmarked by Feb. 2, 2026, and sent via U.S. mail to employees who did not consent to electronic only W-2 form distribution. For detailed instructions on how to view and print your W-2 form, visit go.wisc.edu/9exd9u. If you have questions, contact the human resources office in your school, college, or division.

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• Construction projects to affect campus travel this spring

  January 28, 2026

  Employees and students should prepare for roadway, sidewalk, and bicycle facility closures. New and ongoing projects will affect areas around Engineering Hall, Grainger Hall, the School of Veterinary Medicine, and more. Find details and maps at transportation.wisc.edu.

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• Website provides resources to protect data privacy

  January 28, 2026

  Data Privacy Week, January 26-30, is an annual campaign that fosters awareness of the importance of keeping personal information private and secure. UW shares a commitment to data privacy at the university. UW has developed a Data Privacy Week website that provides information about ways to practice data privacy, guidance for using AI, protecting student data, medical privacy, techniques to strengthen one’s own cybersecurity, and more. All employees and teams are encouraged to take action to protect data privacy in life and at work. Visit it.wisc.edu/data-privacy-week to learn more.

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• Final call: Campus lactation space survey

  January 28, 2026

  Following a recent audit of campus lactation facilities, the Office of Child Care & Family Resources and UW Environmental & Occupational Health are seeking final feedback from pumping and nursing parents. This data is essential to ensuring campus spaces effectively meet the needs of the community. Current users are encouraged to complete the Lactation Room Feedback Survey by the Jan. 31 deadline.

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• Spring 2026 guidance on federal immigration actions

  January 21, 2026

  UW remains committed to keeping the campus community informed so all can navigate rights, responsibilities and resources related to law and policy. It will not provide information on the immigration status of its students, faculty, or staff unless required by law. The university’s guidance for what to do if you are contacted by or come into contact with someone representing a government agency in a campus workspace remains unchanged and is posted.

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• Showcase 2026 call for proposals and registration

  January 21, 2026

  The Office of Strategic Consulting is now accepting proposals for breakout sessions and posters at Showcase 2026, the annual campus event highlighting continuous improvement at UW–Madison. This free in-person event will be held at Union South on Thursday, April 23, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit proposals for one-hour breakout sessions on topics related to organizational effectiveness. Breakout session proposals are due by Feb. 13. Proposals for posters are due by March 13. Registration is now open for the event.

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• Webinar helps employees manage the winter blues

  January 21, 2026

  LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, The Winter Blues, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, noon–1 p.m. via Zoom. The transition into the winter season can bring decreased energy and a change in mood. Participants will learn about the causes and effects of the winter blues. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW–Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.

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• Coaching course offered in person next week

  January 21, 2026

  Coaching and Developing Others is a free course open to all UW–Madison faculty and staff. Participants will improve the skills needed to coach others, whether that is peer to peer, supervisor to supervisee, or with family and friends. Limited seating remains for the next in-person session on Thursday, Jan. 29, 1–3:30 p.m. at 21 North Park Street, Madison. The course will also be offered online later in 2026, but those who prefer a classroom experience may wish to attend the January session. This course is part of the Fully Prepared to Lead program from Learning and Talent Development.

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• Resources to build strong teams

  January 14, 2026

  Learning and Talent Development offers professional development opportunities to help UW–Madison employees lead, collaborate, and build trust. Influencing Teams from Within and Building Trusting Work Relationships are both free courses that are designed to strengthen team dynamics. For a more in-depth look at communication styles, individuals and teams can explore Working Better Together: Everything DiSC Workplace, a low-cost program. Emotional Intelligence@Work, a course designed to enhance workplace relationships, is offered as virtual sessions or in-person cohorts.

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• Nominations open for Partners in Giving awards

  January 14, 2026

  Nominations are now being accepted for the Partners in Giving volunteer awards. Employees are encouraged to nominate campaign volunteers who have done outstanding work to support the campaign. The nomination deadline is Saturday, Jan. 31. Award descriptions and the nomination form are available at giving.wi.gov/awards.

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