News for Employees
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Showcase 2023 Call for Proposals
The Office of Strategic Consulting will be hosting the 23rd annual Showcase event on Thursday, April 20, at Union South. This day-long event brings together campus colleagues to share best practices, learn from each other’s successes, and connect. Proposals are now being accepted for one-hour breakout sessions on topics related to organizational effectiveness. All sessions will be delivered in person; there will be no livestreams or recordings. Suggested topics and evaluation criteria are available on the Showcase website. Proposals should be submitted by Friday, Feb. 10. Registration for the event is also open. Visit showcase.wisc.edu for details.
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Webinar Teaches Mind-Body Wellness Skills
LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Mind-Body Wellness, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, noon‒12:45 p.m. via Zoom. 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 hr.wisc.edu/employee-assistance-office.
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University Roundtable Offers Lunchtime Learning
Each semester, the University Roundtable offers three lunch programs, each featuring a talk or program by a member of the university community. All programs will be held in Varsity Hall at Union South from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Topics to be covered include collegiate athletics on February 15; biomarker testing on March 15; and a backstage look at Wisconsin Public Radio on April 26. Roundtable programs are open to members of the university community and their guests. The cost for each lunch is $15, and advance registration is required. See acstaff.wisc.edu/programs/university-roundtable for details and registration links.
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Coffee and Conversation Series Offers Spring Sessions
April McHugh, director of the career counseling program for UW–Madison employees, will present a workshop on Growing Career Resilience in an Ever-Changing Workplace on Thursday, Feb. 16, 8–10 a.m. at Union South. Participants will learn how to better lead, work, and develop in their careers, and will leave with resiliency strategies they can implement immediately. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. The free event is part of the Coffee and Conversation series hosted by Learning and Talent Development. Additional talks are scheduled for March 23 and April 27. Register in advance.
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Administrative Professionals Conference Call for Proposals
The Administrative Professionals Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Union South. The conference provides professional development to UW–Madison employees who serve in roles such as administrative assistant, office associate, executive assistant, financial specialist, program assistant, administrative specialist, and medical program assistant. Conference planners welcome calls for proposals from interested speakers who would like to present breakout sessions in support of one or more conference themes. Session proposals are due by Friday, Feb. 3. Registration, which includes lunch, has a $125 fee and is open through March 28. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to approve requests from staff to attend the conference.
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Nominations Open for Partners in Giving Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for four 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 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1. A ceremony to honor award winners will be held in March. Visit giving.wi.gov/award-nomination-form.
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Resources for Managers and Supervisors
Campus Supervisors Network (CSN) is a Community of Practice that promotes leadership and personnel management at UW–Madison. CSN offers trainings, networking opportunities, online resources, and a weekly email newsletter. Visit campussupervisorsnetwork.wisc.edu for details.
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Retirement Planning Throughout Your Career
It is never too early to start preparing for retirement. The choices you make today can affect your income and insurance options as a retiree. UW–Madison offers free, online informational sessions for employees at every stage in their career. Those who are 15–30 years from retirement can learn about strategies for preparing early by attending Starting to Save. The Mid-Career Retirement Check-In is designed for employees who are 5–15 years from retirement. UW employees who might retire within five years can learn about the retirement process in the Ready to Retire session; a recorded video of this session is also available. All sessions are offered on multiple dates.
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January 12 Paycheck Will Not Include Deductions for Insurance Premiums
All UW–Madison employees are paid biweekly on Thursdays. Benefits deductions for insurance premiums are split evenly across the first two biweekly paychecks each month. These include health, dental, vision, life, income continuation, and accident insurance. When there are three pay periods in a month, the third paycheck for that month (called the “C” paycheck) does not include these benefits deductions. The paycheck for January 12, 2023, is for the pay period of December 18–31, 2022, and will not include benefits deductions for insurance.
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Nominations Open for 2023 Administrative Improvement Awards
Each year, UW–Madison celebrates members of our community who provide critical administrative support of our academic, research, and outreach mission. The Administrative Improvement Awards (AIA) recognize outstanding work in process redesign/development or customer service that has resulted in improved efficiency, new revenue channels, cost or time savings, improved service delivery, or other benefits. Nominations are now open for individuals and teams. The nomination deadline is Friday, Feb. 10. Details are available at vc.wisc.edu/aia.