Human Resources News

HR Policy | Annual Employee Notifications Posted 9:59 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 Policy Reminders Read more about HR Policy | Annual Employee Notifications ACTION REQUIRED | Policy & Form Update | Administrative Policy 1228 - Telecommuting (Remote Work) Policy Posted 1:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 Telework Policy Updates Read more about ACTION REQUIRED | Policy & Form Update | Administrative Policy 1228 - Telecommuting (Remote Work) Policy ETF In-Person Group Retirement Appointments: October through December Posted 11:56 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 The Department of Employee Trust Funds offers in-person group retirement appointments statewide. Read more about ETF In-Person Group Retirement Appointments: October through December Register for Five to Thrive Today! Posted 9:53 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 Did you know a nutritious diet can help you prevent disease and live a longer, healthier life? For help eating more produce and feeling your best, register for Well Wisconsin’s Five to Thrive challenge by September 4! Read more about Register for Five to Thrive Today! Group Insurance Board (GIB) Reviews Healthcare Trends, Drug Coverage Posted 9:47 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 The Group Insurance Board today reviewed trends in healthcare market consolidation and the impacts on the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program (GHIP). The Board also discussed approaches for the coverage of weight-loss drugs. Read more about Group Insurance Board (GIB) Reviews Healthcare Trends, Drug Coverage New Well Wisconsin Radio Episode! Managing Asthma, Allergies & Eczema Posted 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 Nearly one in three adults and more than one in four children experience asthma, allergy or eczema symptoms. Read more about New Well Wisconsin Radio Episode! Managing Asthma, Allergies & Eczema REMINDER: Required Completion of Background & Reference Checks for New Hires Posted 2:33 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 HR Policy - Background Checks and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 - Recruitment Policies Read more about REMINDER: Required Completion of Background & Reference Checks for New Hires Need a Flu Vaccine? Posted 12:09 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 Register for a Flu Vaccine Clinic today! Read more about Need a Flu Vaccine? Benefit & Wellness Fair 2024 Posted 10:09 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 During the Annual Benefits Enrollment Period (September 30 through October 25), HR is once again excited to offer an in-person Benefits & Wellness Fair! We cordially invite faculty & staff to join us on October 2th, 2024, from 9-3pm (room TBD) Read more about Benefit & Wellness Fair 2024 Wisconsin Deferred Compenstion (WDC) 457 Program: Upcoming Learning Opportunities Posted 10:01 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2024 Your guide to the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program’s (WDC) virtual group webinars. Below is a list of topics for you to choose from. Click on the topic(s) to be directed to available dates and times. Choose a date and time that works for your schedule, and then you will be asked to register for the webinar(s). Read more about Wisconsin Deferred Compenstion (WDC) 457 Program: Upcoming Learning Opportunities ETF Learning Opportunities for August & September Posted 9:50 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2024 Join ETF and learn more about Retirement! Read more about ETF Learning Opportunities for August & September Well Wisconsin Radio Podcast: Putting Sustainability on the Menu Posted 9:47 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2024 On August 21, discover how UW Health is reimagining hospital food while reducing climate impact Read more about Well Wisconsin Radio Podcast: Putting Sustainability on the Menu Vacation Banking for Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees (FY 2024) Posted 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024 Faculty, Academic Staff and Limited Appointees with a 12-month appointment have an annual opportunity to bank unused vacation after completing ten fiscal years (July 1 through June 30) of continuous service. The deadline to bank unused vacation allocated in fiscal year 2023-2024 is September 30, 2024. Read more about Vacation Banking for Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees (FY 2024) Summer Prepay Deductions: Summer Employment and/or Family Status Changes Posted 10:24 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024 If you are a nine-month Faculty, academic staff, limited appointee, student assistant, or employee-in-training who had summer prepay insurance premiums deducted from your spring, 2024 paychecks, and you have had an employment or family status change, reach out to your benefits contact for information on how your insurance benefits and deductions may be affected. Read more about Summer Prepay Deductions: Summer Employment and/or Family Status Changes New Paid Parental Leave Policy Effective July 1, 2024 Posted 1:16 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2024 The Universities of Wisconsin is implementing a new Paid Parental Leave policy that will provide eligible employees with up to six weeks (240 hours) of paid time off within a 12-month period following a qualifying birth or adoptive event. Read more about New Paid Parental Leave Policy Effective July 1, 2024