News for Employees
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Professional development resources for employees
UW–Madison employees have easy access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including courses, programs, workshops, conferences, LinkedIn Learning, and more. Most are provided at no cost to employees. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to enhance their career skills, explore new professional topics, and build relationships with colleagues across campus. A comprehensive list of professional development offerings is available at hr.wisc.edu/professional development.
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Conference call for proposals deadline approaching
Proposals are invited through August 1 from potential speakers at the annual Leadership and Management Development Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 22 at Union South. 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. Criteria for successful proposals and possible topics are available on the conference website. Conference registration is also open.
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Highland Avenue project update: Some roadways reopening
Travelers heading toward the west campus area can expect relief as some roadways begin to reopen. Highland Avenue traffic lanes reopened July 22, and the westbound Campus Drive off-ramp to Highland will reopen the week of July 28. The westbound Campus Drive on-ramp will remain closed through September, and outbound traffic will continue to detour. For more details and maps, visit transportation.wisc.edu.
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Free webinar offers a remedy for burnout
LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Creating a Healthy Mind: Addressing Burnout, on Tuesday, July 29, noon‒1 p.m. Burnout can leave us exhausted, detached from our jobs, and inefficient in all areas of our lives. This session will provide information on creating a healthy, adaptable mindset through mindful living, managing our energy, and increasing emotional intelligence. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
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Campus information available via text messages
UW–Madison employees can sign up to receive important campus information sent directly to their smartphones or other mobile devices. Any UW‒Madison employee is welcome to join a WhatsApp group. WhatsApp Campus Information Groups are available in six languages: English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali. Subscribers receive about 5–6 messages per month, including campus updates, event announcements, and information about resources for UW employees. These are not chat rooms and employees cannot respond to messages they receive.
Employees who have little or no access to computers at work, need language support, or work away from their desk may find WhatsApp Campus Information Groups helpful. Learn how to install WhatsApp at cls.wisc.edu/whatsapp.
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Campus communities of practice offer sustained learning
Communities of practice (CoPs) are peer-organized learning communities that bring together people from across an organization to teach one another, share resources, and find inspiration in their connections and creativity. CoPs provide a cost-effective way to share information, solve problems collectively, innovate, and train new staff. Dozens of CoPS are active at UW–Madison. Find a CoP or learn how to start a new community of practice online.
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Parking permit updates from Transportation Services
The deadline to accept Round 1 parking permit offers is July 22. Applications for Round 2 are also due July 22. Round 2 offers will be emailed July 30-31. Employee bus passes and afternoon, night, motorcycle, and moped permits will be available to purchase starting August 1. Visit transportation.wisc.edu for details.
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Important information about legal holiday balances in Workday
In Workday, legal holiday hours will appear in your time off balance as they are earned. Legal holiday hours are earned on the day of the holiday for eligible employees, and will not appear in your time off balance in Workday in advance. As a result, you may see a zero balance for legal holidays in your time off balance.
Eligible employees may use up to two days of legal holiday hours in advance of having earned those hours. This option may be used for legal holidays when an employee is scheduled to work, legal holidays that are part of an employee’s normal scheduled time off, or floating holidays. Visit the HR Guide for an overview of what is changing for advance use of legal holidays.
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Expansion of child care and education system supports university families
The UW Office of Child Care and Family Resources has expanded the UW–Madison Child Care and Education System (CCES) effective July 1. Three additional accredited child care and education centers have joined the system: Isthmus Montessori Academy, Middleton Early Childhood Center and The Playing Field – East. These centers extend CCES access to more families on Madison’s east and west sides. They join three campus-based centers and six existing network centers to offer priority enrollment to UW-affiliated families and accept UW Child Care Tuition Assistance Program (CCTAP) funding. Parents and families can find more details and additional resources on the Office of Child Care and Family Resources website at occfr.wisc.edu.
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Making the transition to Workday: Help and resources
Workday is now live and can be accessed through a new tile in MyUW. The Universities of Wisconsin offers a list of the top 10 things for faculty and staff to do when starting with Workday. If you need support, visit the GetHelpUW page on the Workday website to submit a help request (called a “ticket”). You will receive a confirmation and be able to track the progress of your help request.
You can also find information on how to use Workday for self-service and manager tasks. UW–Madison offers HR Guides for Employees and HR Guides for Managers and Supervisors. These resources provide details on editing personal information, entering time worked, requesting time off, installing the Workday Mobile app, and much more. Employees and supervisors should also follow the recommendations provided by their school, college, or division HR department. Links to resources, training, and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at atpmadison.wisc.edu.