News for Employees
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The Power of LinkedIn: June 8
UW–Women in Technology is sponsoring a brown bag session on how to use LinkedIn’s connectivity power to build your network and bolster your career. Learn why most professionals should be on LinkedIn, how to create a dynamic profile, and more. Beverages and snacks will be available. Wednesday, June 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m, Gordon Dining and Event Center – Sonata Room (2nd floor).
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Riders Needed
Join the Wisconsin State Vanpool program. Vanpools are groups of 8-15 commuters sharing their ride to work in a passenger van that is owned, insured and serviced by the program. Passengers share the cost of operating the van. If you like to drive, you could commute for a reduced rate!
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North Lake Street Reconstruction
Reconstruction of North Lake Street between University and West Dayton began this week. North Lake Street between West Dayton and West Johnson Sreet will be closed. The block between West Johnson and University will have one northbound traffic lane. Lanes of West Johnson through the Lake Street intersection may be closed in order to install sanitary sewer across the intersection. The project is expected to be completed in mid-August.
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Parking Applications Due: June 10
The deadline to apply for the first round of 2016-2017 permits is approaching. The first round of parking assignment offers will happen mid-July. If you are new to annual parking, please contact your Unit Transportation Coordinator. Afternoon, night, motorcycle and moped permits do not require an application but can be purchased on-line using eBusiness starting August 1.
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Shop@UW Training: May 31 & June 2
Training sessions on the new process for ordering Staples products are on May 31 and June 2 at various locations around campus. The training will also highlight Staples functions such as creating personal lists of favorite items, utilizing My Order Status, processing online returns; and searching for orders.
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Two Physical Plant Units Renamed
The Central Answering and Response Service (CARS) is now Physical Plant (PP) Customer Service. PP Customer Service will continue to serve as a main point of contact for all service requests for campus customers. The combined Project Administration Center (PAC) and Architecture/Engineering will now be known as Campus Renovation Services. This unit will continue to be responsible for the design and construction of non-capital projects on campus.
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Welcome to the Working at UW Digest
This new weekly newsletter is designed to bring you the latest campus updates and information. You’ll receive it every Wednesday, complementing Inside UW-Madison, which is sent on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the academic year. For those who don’t use a computer as part of their jobs, printouts of the digest will be posted in break rooms. English language learners can access the news through language-specific phone lines. Additional resources, with everything from HR, professional development, transportation info and discounts are posted and continuously updated at working.wisc.edu.
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Terrace Reopens
Grab a chair and soak up the sun on the historic Memorial Union Terrace, recently reopened following a major renovation. Summer hours are Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-Midnight, Friday-Saturday 7 a.m. – 1 a.m. and Sundays 8 a.m.-Midnight.
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Bucky's Workout: Today
Join Bucky for an active, energetic, and stress-relieving mid-day workout on the field at Camp Randall Stadium. UW-Madison faculty, staff, and students of all fitness levels are invited to participate. Noon – 12:45 pm.
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New Labor Rules Announced
The U.S. Department of Labor has increased the salary threshold the Fair Labor Standards Act to $47,476 annually from $23,660. Employees whose salary falls below the new threshold must be paid hourly, report hours worked, and be compensated for overtime. The new rules go into effect December 1. OHR is working closely with HR departments campus-wide on how the new rule will be implemented to ensure compliance. We will provide more information once the new federal regulations are fully interpreted.