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.

As previously announced, University Staff are now on a new leave schedule that aligns with the university’s fiscal year, which starts on July 1 and ends on June 30. During the transition period of Jan. 1 to June 30, 2025, University Staff earned half of their vacation hours and half of their personal holiday hours (prorated for those who work part-time). With the start of the fiscal year on July 1, 2025, University Staff are now earning their full amount of vacation hours and personal holiday hours (prorated for those who work part-time) for fiscal year 2026. Employees can check their leave balances through the Workday tile in MyUW. Detailed information is available on the University Staff Leave Changes website at https://go.wisc.edu/rb4ebg. Employees with additional questions may contact their supervisor or their local human resources office.

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.