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 2024 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 15. Learn more at go.wisc.edu/nominate-fpm.

UW–Madison ranked in the top 600 among “America’s Best Large Employers” for 2024 in a survey by Forbes. UW–Madison came in at No. 113 on the list of employers with more than 5,000 employees. In 2023, the university ranked No. 196 in the same survey. Twelve private and public sector employers with headquarters in the state of Wisconsin were recognized in the 2024 rankings, with UW–Madison ranking third. The ranking is based on a survey of about 170,000 workers at American companies and institutions with 1,000 or more employees.

The Women and Leadership Symposium, scheduled for June 18, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Union South, brings together engaged professionals for networking, professional development, and sharing of best practices. Symposium organizers are inviting proposals from dynamic speakers who would like to share their knowledge and talents with attendees. Suggested topics for breakout sessions include building influence, well-being, engagement, inclusion and diversity, relationship building and communication, career management, and personal development and workplace skills. Session proposals are due April 1. Registration for the event is open through June 3.

All faculty and staff are encouraged to contribute to a drug-free workplace. You can do this by learning the facts about substance abuse, encouraging others to avoid substance abuse, and knowing where you or others can go for help with a drug or alcohol problem. The laws and expectations regarding substance abuse apply to all members of the UW–Madison campus community. You can review this information and find resources for drug and alcohol abuse prevention at go.wisc.edu/j15c7c.