News for Employees

  • Enroll in annual benefits by October 20

    The Annual Benefits Enrollment period ends this Friday, Oct. 20, 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 2024 benefits via Self Service in MyUW at my.wisc.edu. Find helpful information about benefits enrollment at benefits.wisc.edu/2024.

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  • New kiosks expand employee access to computers

    Twelve computer kiosk locations are now available across campus for employee use. The kiosks provide computer access for all employees with a NetID who do not have access to general computer resources. These kiosks may be used to access MyUW, email, and other computer/internet-based activities related to employees’ job duties. All kiosks have instructions in six languages, and security features are in place to protect employees’ personal information and the work they do. The kiosks are sponsored by the Office of Finance and Administration, with project support from Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), DoIT, and the Second and Third Shift Issues Committee of University Staff Shared Governance.

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  • Learn how to get the most out of life

    LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Getting the Most Out of Your Life, on Monday, Oct. 23, noon-1 p.m. via Zoom. This webinar, offered at no cost to UW‒Madison employees, will help participants achieve a simpler, more meaningful life. Topics include assessing one’s values, commitments, and time; simplifying life; and seven strategies for happiness. Learn more at eao.wisc.edu.

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  • Benefits enrollment session available online

    The Annual Benefits Enrollment period is currently underway and will end at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Employees who need more information in order to make informed decisions about benefits may wish to attend a live, virtual presentation of “Benefits 2024: What You Need to Know” on Thursday, Oct. 12, noon‒1 p.m. via Webex. This one-hour session includes a review of 2024 benefits changes, information on how to enroll, and time for questions and answers. The recorded presentation can be viewed on YouTube. Links to these and other resources can be found at benefits.wisc.edu/2024.

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  • Workday launch revised to July 2025

    On October 6, 2023, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a revised timeline for the implementation of Workday — the cloud-based system that will streamline and simplify administrative processes — as part of the Administrative Transformation Program (ATP). The Workday launch date, previously scheduled for July 2024, is now July 2025. ATP is a UW System-wide initiative to standardize and simplify how finance, human resources, and research administration tasks get done across all UW System institutions, allowing staff to refocus valuable time on UW’s mission of teaching, research, and public service. Most UW‒Madison employees will not need to take any action until March 2025, when their Workday training will begin.

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  • Partners in Giving campaign: Be Part of Something Bigger

    Through UW–Madison’s annual workplace giving campaign, Partners in Giving, employees can donate to the local, national, and international charities of their choice, now through May 14, 2024. Gifts of even $1 per pay period add up to make a positive impact in our local community and around the world. Pledges can be made online by payroll deduction or credit card. A paper pledge form is also available to be emailed or mailed, allowing payroll deduction or check. Requests for payroll deduction must be received by December 31, 2023. Learn more at giving.wi.gov.

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  • Sustainability Symposium takes place Oct. 25

    The UW–Madison Sustainability Symposium will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m.‒5:30 p.m., in the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. The Symposium will feature lightning talks, posters, refreshments, and a keynote from Dr. Weslynne Ashton entitled “Crafting a Just, Equitable, and Circular Food System.” All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend this no-cost event. Registration is open through October 23; registration will also be available at the door on the day of the event.

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  • Understand Wisconsin's Public Records Law

    The Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs would like to remind UW–Madison employees about their responsibilities under the Wisconsin Public Records Law. UW–Madison records are generally considered available to the public, subject to a few important exceptions. A web page on the Office of Compliance website contains helpful information, including an explanation of Wisconsin Public Records, guidelines for employees, and answers to common questions. Language translations of the guidelines will be available soon.

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  • Re-enroll to continue certain benefits in 2024

    The Annual Benefits Enrollment period is currently underway and will end on October 20, 2023. Even if you do not want to make any changes in your benefits elections for 2024, some plans require that you enroll each year to continue your participation. Be sure to enroll if you wish to participate in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) in 2024, including Health Care FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Dependent Day Care FSA. You must enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) each year if you choose a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The State Group Health Insurance Opt-Out Incentive requires re-enrollment each year. Employees must choose the Opt-Out Incentive when electing benefits; waiving health coverage is not enrolling in the Opt-Out Incentive.

    GHC of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) will split into two separate networks starting January 1, 2024: GHC-SCW Dane Choice (Dane County) and GHC-SCW Neighbors (Columbia, Grant, Iowa, Sauk, Jefferson, Juneau and Lafayette Counties). If you are enrolled in the GHC-SCW network in 2023, you will automatically be enrolled in GHC-SCW Dane Choice network unless you change to GHC-SCW Neighbors during annual benefits enrollment. Virtual presentations and other resources for employees can be found at benefits.wisc.edu/2024.

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  • COVID-19 vaccine available on campus

    All members of our campus community are encouraged to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. An updated, monovalent COVID-19 vaccine is now available to all students and employees at no cost through University Health Services. Vaccine clinics are scheduled for a variety of campus locations and times beginning Oct. 5 and continuing through Dec. 7. Visit uhs.wisc.edu/covid to find a list of clinics and schedule an appointment.

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