News for Employees

• Review your benefits enrollment

  December 4, 2024

  Employees are now able to review their 2025 Benefit Confirmation Statement in MyUW. To view the Confirmation Statement, go to MyUW > Benefit Information > View Benefits > Benefit Enrollment Confirmation Statements > 2025 Benefit Enrollment Confirmation Issued Nov 30, 2024. This is a good time to review the 2025 Confirmation Statement and make sure your benefits enrollments are those you elected or confirmed during the annual benefits enrollment period in October. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to [email protected] as soon as possible, or ask your local human resources contact for assistance.

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• Dec. 31 deadline for University Staff to request leave conversion

  December 4, 2024

  Eligible University Staff employees have an annual opportunity to bank set amounts of unused vacation or vacation carryover hours and/or elect to receive a cash payout. All banking or payout requests must be submitted no later than Dec. 31, 2024. Employees cannot bank or receive a cash payout for personal and legal holidays. Employees can review their leave balances and submit their vacation leave banking request in MyUW at my.wisc.edu.

  To check leave balances, go to MyUW > Time and Absence > Absence Balances. Eligible employees will see their Banked Leave Conversion Eligibility between the Posted leave balances and their Projected leave balances. Employees who wish to convert unused vacation to banked leave may make the request in MyUW at Time and Absence > Timesheet. Employees who need assistance should review the online instructions or speak with their supervisor or local human resources contact.

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• Nominations open for Administrative Improvement Awards

  December 4, 2024

  Each year, UW–Madison celebrates the contributions of individual employees and employee teams with the Administrative Improvement Awards. The awards recognize outstanding work that supports the mission of UW–Madison by improving efficiency in processes, increasing cost savings, or improving service delivery. The nomination deadline is Friday, Feb. 7.

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• Administrative Professionals Conference call for proposals

  December 4, 2024

  The Administrative Professionals Conference will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Union South. The conference serves UW–Madison employees and others who would like to learn professional skills across a wide range of topics such as career management, leadership, equity, inclusion and diversity, workplace skills, relationship building, and well-being. Conference planners welcome calls for proposals from interested speakers who would like to present breakout sessions. Session proposals are due by January 17. Registration has a $135 fee and is open through March 25.

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• Mindfulness skills to enhance well-being

  December 4, 2024

  LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Mind-Body Wellness, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, noon‒1 p.m. This webinar teaches skills that can help participants slow down, get centered, and get focused, using mindfulness, gentle stretching, and more. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.

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• Find unique holiday gift ideas at UW‒Madison

  November 27, 2024

  UW’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide features Wisconsin-themed gift ideas to please every taste. Some gifts brim with Badger spirit, some spring from artists’ gifted hands, while others stem from scientific research and discovery. All are uniquely UW–Madison. Find food, holiday cards, books, culinary and arts experiences, memberships, apparel, gift cards, and more at brand.wisc.edu/gift-guide.

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• Parking and transit impacts for this week

  November 27, 2024

  Some parking restrictions on the UW–Madison campus will be waived on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. Metro Transit bus service will also be reduced on these dates. Those planning to park on campus should be aware that a Badgers home football game Friday at 11 a.m. will impact parking availability. Learn more at transportation.wisc.edu.

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• Workshop shares tips on how to stay safe online

  November 27, 2024

  The Universities of Wisconsin and Fidelity Investments are presenting a virtual workshop, Cyber Fraud and Personal Security Insights, on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. Gary Rossi, former FBI special agent, will present information on identifying scams, protecting your data, and monitoring your information. There is no cost to attend. Register online to receive the Zoom link.

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• Help make UW–Madison a drug-free workplace

  November 27, 2024

  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.

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• UW–Madison leadership shares 2024 survey results

  November 20, 2024

  In April 2024, most employees had the opportunity to complete the Administrative Quality Satisfaction Survey, which is used to gather insights about employee experiences with administrative services at both the central and local or departmental levels. The survey results show an increase in overall employee satisfaction (3.90 rating), compared to 2022 (3.81 rating). Increases in satisfaction were reported in finance, human resources, information technology, communication, and general administration. Respondents reported seeing process improvements with research compliance, travel, and purchasing.

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