Each year, Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) recognizes employees whose work adds value to UW‒Madison. Nominations are now being accepted for the FP&M 2025 Employee Recognition Awards. FP&M staff work behind the scenes keeping campus running day and night. They are responsible for the planning, maintenance, operations, safety, and sustainability of all 939 acres of campus. Any member of the campus community can nominate an FP&M employee or team for an award. Complete the nomination form online or print and submit a form in any of six languages. The nomination deadline is March 17. Learn more at go.wisc.edu/nominate-fpm.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked in the top 701 among “America’s Best Large Employers” for 2025 in a survey by Forbes. UW–Madison came in at No. 199 on the list of employers with more than 5,000 employees. Fifteen private and public sector employers with headquarters in the state of Wisconsin were recognized in the 2025 rankings, with UW–Madison ranking third.

UW–Madison Office of Risk Management has announced updates to the Driver Authorization process. This information is relevant to all UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students driving a Fleet, rental, or personal vehicle for university business purposes. Effective Feb. 17, 2025, UW Madison has transitioned standard processing of Vehicle Use Agreements (VUA) to Universities of Wisconsin (UW) Shared Services. With this transition, campus will benefit from process enhancements for obtaining out-of-state motor vehicle records for applicants. In particular, most individuals will no longer be required to obtain out-of-state driver records, thus saving valuable work time. Details are available at businessservices.wisc.edu.

LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Workplace Change, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, noon‒1 p.m. This webinar teaches skills that can help participants understand workplace change and its impact on people; develop strategies to become more adaptable; and become a positive influence on the change process. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.