Human Resources News

Spring 2021 Employee Well-Being Webinars Posted 12:40 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2021 To live well, it is important to take care care of yourself – physically, emotionally, and financially. One of the ways you can do that is by increasing your knowledge about various aspects of your well-being. Read more about Spring 2021 Employee Well-Being Webinars Monthly Welcomes, Changes, and Goodbyes Posted 8:18 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 UWL Human Resources maintains a listing of all employee new hires, changes, and separations for the campus community to welcome, congratulate, or bid farewell to their colleagues. Read more about Monthly Welcomes, Changes, and Goodbyes OAR Reports for Managers Posted 6:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 HR has developed reports for managers and division heads to view their employee's OAR submissions for 2020. Read more about OAR Reports for Managers WRS Annual Retirement Statement of Benefits Released Posted 6:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 The Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Statement of Benefits as of January 1, 2021, is now available on the MyUW portal for employees covered by the WRS in 2020. Read more about WRS Annual Retirement Statement of Benefits Released Fourth Quarter SYS Policy Priorities Preview Posted 10:25 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 This details the policy work anticipated for April to June 2021, including policies and procedures to be distributed to institutions as well as policies and procedures to be approved. Read more about Fourth Quarter SYS Policy Priorities Preview ETF Webinars on Retirement Posted 11:56 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit our webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions. Read more about ETF Webinars on Retirement The Americans with Disabilities Act and Employment Accommodation Posted 6:34 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibits acts of discrimination based on one’s disability. This federal act spans over businesses in all states and local governments. ADA is a protection for disabled individuals, allowing for work environment accommodations to adequately perform work duties. These accommodations do not include reduction of FTE or reduced workload.  Read more about The Americans with Disabilities Act and Employment Accommodation Take the Challenge: Build Your Financial Security Posted 11:56 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 The Wisconsin Strong Financial Fitness Challenge is underway for all Wisconsin Retirement System members and their families. The challenge offers participants free access to financial wellness education, resources, and tools to build financial security. Read more about Take the Challenge: Build Your Financial Security April 2021 Service Anniversaries Posted 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Each month Human Resources publishes the service anniversaries being celebrated by employees at their career milestones. Read more about April 2021 Service Anniversaries Update - Outside Activity Reporting (04/01/2021) Posted 12:14 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021 Important updates regarding the approver role in reviewing Outside Activity Reports. Read more about Update - Outside Activity Reporting (04/01/2021) Outside Activity Reporting Due by April 30 Posted 11:56 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Faculty, Academic Staff and Limited Appointees with half-time appointments or more are required to report annually outside activities and interests related to their areas of professional responsibility and for which they receive remuneration by April 30 of each year following Chapter UWS 8. Read more about Outside Activity Reporting Due by April 30 GIB Affirms Dental Vendor Selection Posted 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021 The Group Insurance Board yesterday reviewed and affirmed the outcome of the Uniform Dental Benefit vendor selection process and directed the Department of Employee Trust Funds to reissue a letter of intent to award the contract to Delta Dental. Read more about GIB Affirms Dental Vendor Selection Outside Activity Reports - Information for Approvers Posted 8:07 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021 On April 1, employees that are required to complete an Outside Activity Report (OAR) will receive an email with instructions to complete the form by April 30. Read more about Outside Activity Reports - Information for Approvers Vacation Carryover Update for Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees Posted 10:25 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 Update on Current Fiscal Year Carryover Read more about Vacation Carryover Update for Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees Workplace Expectations Post-June 1, 2021 Posted 9 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2021 This article will provide general guidance regarding the university's efforts to prepare for in-person classes and on-site activities in the fall for non-instructional staff, (meaning non-instructional academic staff, university staff, and limited appointees who are not involved in classroom/lab instruction).    Read more about Workplace Expectations Post-June 1, 2021