News for Employees
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Upcoming sessions for prospective volunteer tutors
The Volunteer Tutoring Program at UW‒Madison matches employees with tutors who provide one-on-one instruction in conversation practice, basic English skills for reading and writing, or learning about the U.S. culture. Tutors receive training and may choose to earn an online Tutor Training Certificate. Informational sessions about becoming a tutor will be held online via Zoom on August 22, August 31, and September 6. Advance registration is not required, and there is no obligation to volunteer after attending. UW‒Madison employees, students, and community members are all welcome to volunteer.
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Next Workday Walkthrough features banking and settlement
When Workday goes live at every UW System institution in July 2024, banking and settlement will be centralized in Workday. The virtual Workday Walkthrough on Thursday, August 10, 3‒4 p.m., will provide an overview and demonstration of this functionality. Workday Walkthroughs are an introduction to Workday; they are not training. Training will begin in 2024. Learn more, find the meeting link to join this Workday Walkthrough live, or access the recording later on the ATP website with your UW login.
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Parking permit updates from Transportation Services
The deadline to accept Round One parking permit offers is August 1. Applications for Round Two are also due August 1. Round Two offers will be emailed August 2‒3. Bus passes, Lot 76 Quick Passes, and afternoon, night, motorcycle, and moped permits will be available to purchase online starting August 1. For details, visit transportation.wisc.edu.
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Title Library features employee and manager resources
As of July 2023, the Title and Standard Job Description Library — which has titles for all jobs at UW‒Madison — has been updated. The refreshed site works faster, has a new search function, and features resources for employees and managers. A benefits tool helps employees estimate the dollar value of their benefits elections. A new Manager/Supervisor Compensation Resources web page provides additional learning resources. To learn more, visit hr.wisc.edu/standard-job-descriptions.
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Pay increase for Building Trades approved
A new collective bargaining agreement with the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, which includes campus Building Trades employees, has been approved by the Joint Committee on Employee Relations and by the state legislature and Governor Tony Evers. The agreement includes a 4.7 percent pay increase for trades members effective January 1, 2023.
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Leadership and Management Development Conference call for proposals
Learning and Talent Development is hosting the annual Leadership and Management Development Conference at Union South on Wednesday, Oct.18. The conference provides emerging and advanced leaders, as well as those who are not in a direct leadership position, with professional development to enhance their skills and manage more effectively. Proposals are invited from potential speakers who would like to present 75-minute breakout sessions; these can be workshops, panel discussions, or lectures. Criteria for successful proposals and possible topics are available on the conference website. Proposals are due August 18.
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Help make UW–Madison a drug-free workplace
All faculty and staff are encouraged to contribute to a drug-free workplace. You can do this by learning the facts about substance abuse, encouraging others to avoid substance abuse, and knowing where you or others can go for help with a drug or alcohol problem. The laws and expectations regarding substance abuse apply to all members of the UW–Madison campus community. You can review this information and find resources for drug and alcohol abuse prevention at go.wisc.edu/j15c7c.
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LifeMatters offers child care locator and other caregiving resources
Through the Employee Assistance Office (EAO) at UW‒Madison, employees have access to the services of LifeMatters. LifeMatters provides employees with free and confidential statewide coverage, and 24/7 telephone access to professional counselors in support of employees’ personal and work-related concerns. In addition, LifeMatters offers care locators to help employees find local providers of child care, adult care, new parent services, and more — for both long-term needs and unexpected situations. To begin a search for these resources, go to the LifeMatters website, use the Quick Links, and choose Care Locators. Employee access to the LifeMatters website is provided via the EAO website at eao.wisc.edu/lifematters. If you have questions, contact the EAO at 608-263-2987 or eao@mailplus.wisc.edu.
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Webinar series explores artificial intelligence
The “Exploring Artificial Intelligence @ UW‒Madison” webinar series dives deep into AI, the powerful emerging technology. The weekly summer series looks at various topics related to machine learning, from research opportunities and challenges to ethics, business applications, and more. The free series, hosted by DoIT and the Data Science Institute, features webinars on Fridays, 9:15‒10 a.m., via Zoom. Webinars are recorded and available for later viewing.
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Virtual webinar teaches mindfulness skills
LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Mind-Body Wellness, on Thursday, July 27, noon-1 p.m. Mind-Body Wellness offers attendees an opportunity to slow down and learn practical mindfulness exercises. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link. For more information, go to eao.wisc.edu.