News for Employees
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University Staff Must Use Specific Leave Balances by Dec. 31
The deadline for University Staff employees to use vacation carryover balances, personal holiday hours, and floating legal holidays granted for 2022 is Dec. 31, 2022. If this leave is not used by Dec. 31, 2022, it will be lost. Carried-over vacation hours that were granted in calendar year 2021 must be used or banked (if eligible) by Dec. 31. In addition, floating legal holidays occur on Jan. 1, Dec. 24, and Dec. 31, 2022, and University Staff must use these floating legal holidays by Dec. 31, 2022. Leave balances can be found under “Time and Absence” in MyUW at my.wisc.edu. Employees who wish to verify their leave balances and the corresponding deadlines should contact their local human resources department.
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Leave Policy for Voting
With Election Day approaching, employees are reminded of the UW–Madison policy regarding taking time off work to vote. In the unlikely event that employees cannot vote outside of work hours, they may vote during their scheduled work hours as long as they provide their supervisor with a written request prior to Election Day. Employees can arrange a flexible schedule that will allow them to vote, use their earned paid leave, or take an unpaid leave of absence (if unable to adjust their schedule or use earned paid leave balances). Details are available in the Leaves of Absence for Voting and Serving as an Election Official policy at policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5059.
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Veterans Day Recognition Events on Campus
The contributions of United States veterans and service members will be recognized at a free breakfast on Friday, Nov. 11, 9–10:30 a.m., in the Main Lounge at the Memorial Union. UW students, staff and faculty, and the public are all welcome to attend. The event is hosted by the Wisconsin Union and University Veteran Services at UW–Madison. At 10:30 a.m., all are invited to join the UW–Madison chapter of Student Veterans of America for a flag dedication ceremony on Bascom Hill.
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Native November 2022
November is Native American Heritage Month. The Indigenous Student Center Coalition has prepared a diverse portfolio of events to recognize current issues, celebrate successes, and commit to a better future. There will be a flag ceremony honoring thirteen Native Nations with ancestral ties to Wisconsin on Friday, Nov. 4, 4–5 p.m., at the Pyle Center. Visit wisc.edu/native-november for a full calendar of events.
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Nominations Open for HR Partner Team Award
UW–Madison employees working in Human Resources (HR), along with non-HR employees, may be nominated for a 2022 HR Partner Team Award. The award will recognize two teams that modeled consultative partnership throughout the COVID pandemic. Any UW employee may nominate a team of two or more employees for this award. The team of people nominated can be within one unit or across different units at UW. At least one member of the team must perform HR work. The award is sponsored by the Office of Human Resources. Nominations are due this Friday, Nov. 4.
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Diversity Forum to Focus on History and What We Can Learn from It
Registration is now open for the 2022 UW–Madison Diversity Forum, “The Power of Remembering: Reclaiming Our Legacies to Imagine New Futures.” The hybrid event will be held on November 14–15. Dr. Tiya Miles, Harvard historian, author, and professor, will deliver the keynote address. The 2022 conference will focus on how we can better tell previously untold stories; what we can learn from our shared history; and how we can use those lessons to move toward a more equitable and inclusive future. The Diversity Forum is free and open to the public. Registration for in-person attendance is requested by this Friday, Oct. 28. Learn more at diversityforum.wisc.edu.
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Reminder to Complete Cybersecurity Awareness Training by Dec. 1 Deadline
The 2022 Cybersecurity Awareness Training is required for all UW–Madison employees. Those faculty and staff who have not yet completed the training must do so by Dec. 1, 2022, or they will be deemed ineligible for any pay adjustments and bonuses determined by their local schools, colleges, or divisions and ineligible for pay plan increases. There are two training options available: a video-based version, and a text-based version that is accessible for all people and available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali. The 2022 training is provided through Canvas and should take about 30 minutes to complete. For additional information, please visit the Cybersecurity Awareness Training website (Source: it.wisc.edu).
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Accessible Campus Parking and Transportation Resources
UW–Madison Transportation Services offers several parking and transportation options for employees with disabilities. For a guide to annual and temporary accessible parking options, and accessing public transit to get to, from, and around campus, please visit the Transportation Services website at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Nominations Open for Student Employment Awards
The Office of Student Financial Aid is seeking nominations for Student Employee of the Year. Scholarships will be awarded to the top student employee in each of five categories. The deadline for supervisors to nominate outstanding student employees is Tuesday, Nov. 8. In addition, the Student Employment Supervisor of the Year award celebrates the accomplishments of those who play an important role in the development of student employees. The deadline to nominate outstanding student employment supervisors is Friday, Nov. 18.
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Enroll in Annual Benefits by October 21
The Annual Benefits Enrollment period ends this Friday, Oct. 21, at 4:30 p.m. This is the only time you can make changes to certain benefits without having an eligible life event or qualifying employment change during the year. In addition, certain benefits you may be enrolled in require action each year. Employees should choose their 2023 benefits via Self Service in MyUW at my.wisc.edu. Find helpful information about benefits enrollment at benefits.wisc.edu/2023.