News for Employees
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New capital equipment software launched
Efforts to improve capital equipment asset management on campus are on track. A new asset management module was launched on Dec. 5 and the legacy system known as CEIMS (Capital Equipment Information Management System) has been retired. New policy supporting capital equipment management will go into effect in January 2017. Department Property Administrators (DPAs) will receive training on new policy and procedures in January and February. The next phase of the project will focus on developing a DPA interface and workflows to support this activity. This work is part of the Financial Internal Controls initiative.
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Working at UW to return after winter break
This will be the final edition of 2016 for Working at UW, which will be on hiatus over winter break. The next edition will come out on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. Happy holidays to all!
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Check out the new apps in Office 365
Do you want to stay better connected with campus, build applications, automate workflows, and manage specific business functions? Try out three new apps in Office 365 Outlook on the Web.
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Campus bus service curtailed during holiday break
Due to the upcoming holidays and winter break, Madison Metro bus service and paratransit rides will be altered. Campus bus routes (80, 81, 82, 84) will have no service from Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2; they’ll operate on a reduced recess schedule from Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 3-16. The campus Accessible Circulator shuttle does not run during holidays or winter break, with service suspended from Dec. 24 to Jan. 17. Details on the holiday schedule.
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Violence Prevention and Survivor Services welcomes three new staff
University Health Services has hired three additional staff members to join the End Violence on Campus (EVOC) unit and expand violence prevention and survivor services. This is one of several actions the university is taking in response to the 2015 Association of American Universities Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct.
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Campus to pause FLSA implementation
UW–Madison will pause its implementation of changes related to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act that were scheduled to take effect on Dec. 1. A federal judge determined that the U.S. Department of Labor lacked statutory authority to make the changes and blocked their enforcement pending further review by the court. In response, UW–Madison is pausing most of the 3,300 previously scheduled position changes. This means that employees who were going to move to nonexempt (hourly) status will not make that change at this time.
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Support ending for Office 2013 — Upgrade to Office 2016 ProPlus
Upgrade to Office 2016 ProPlus for Windows or Mac using the Office 365 portal as soon as possible. Microsoft will end support for Office 2013 in February. Individuals who continue to use Office 2013 after February will not receive critical updates and feature enhancements. The DoIT Help Desk will provide best effort support on issues related to Office 2013. Learn more about Microsoft Office 2013 path to retirement and upgrading to Office 2016 ProPlus.
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Find your holiday gifts at the DoIT Tech Store
The DoIT Tech Store has tech gadgets and gear for everyone on your shopping list at its three convenient locations. In addition, faculty and staff can now take advantage of Payroll Deduction to pay with six or 12 interest-free monthly paycheck deductions. The store even provides a list of recommended holiday gifts, including Bluetooth Headwear such as beanies, hats, ski masks and headbands; scarves with smartphone pockets; wireless headphones; and more.
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Academic staff members surveyed about performance reviews
In November, members of the Academic Staff were sent a link to a survey about the recent implementation of consistent performance reviews across campus. Please consider sharing your thoughts. Have you had a performance review as part of a new, consistent process at your workplace? Check your inbox and make sure to take part in the new Academic Staff survey.
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Tips to stay healthy during the holidays
You’ve worked hard on your routine. Along with plenty of exercise and sleep, you plan your meals and eat a filling breakfast, nutritious lunch, healthy snacks and a sensible dinner. But how do you stay on track during holidays and special occasions – from Thanksgiving and Christmas, to summer picnics and birthdays – and not lose the progress you’ve already made? UW Health offers some tips, including not showing up overly hungry at holiday parties and sneaking in some exercise first. Be careful not to eat too many desserts and hors d’oeuvres, and don’t be afraid to say no to seconds.