Human Resources News

January Well Wisconsin: 2026 Resources, Incentive Updates, Upcoming Events Posted 3:38 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 Explore Well Wisconsin’s 2026 resources, incentive updates, and upcoming events designed to support employee health and well-being throughout the year. Read more about January Well Wisconsin: 2026 Resources, Incentive Updates, Upcoming Events Annual FSA Unsubstantiated Claims Process Posted 2:56 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 Annually, if a health care FSA payment card transaction is not automatically substantiated, you will be notified of an “unsubstantiated claim” that needs to be resolved by substantiation, substitution, or repayment. Read more about Annual FSA Unsubstantiated Claims Process Accessing Your Tax Documents Posted 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 Employees will be notified via Email when W2s are available. Read more about Accessing Your Tax Documents 2026 Payroll Calendar Posted 12:17 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 All Universities of Wisconsin employees are paid every other Thursday for the prior two week period. Read more about 2026 Payroll Calendar Vision Insurance Changes for 2026 Posted 11:35 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 As noted during Open Enrollment, there has been a vision administrator change for 2026. Read more about Vision Insurance Changes for 2026 Setting New Employees Up for Success: New Employee Orientation Information Posted 8:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 Setup New Employees for Success at UWL through NEO Read more about Setting New Employees Up for Success: New Employee Orientation Information Tips for Supervisors: How to Successfully Onboard New employees | Sign up now Posted 8:14 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 Update and learn how you can best support New Employees starting at UWL Read more about Tips for Supervisors: How to Successfully Onboard New employees | Sign up now LinkedIn Learning January Highlight | Active Listening for Better Leadership Communication Posted 8:14 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 Learn more about active listening via this LinkedIn Learning course Read more about LinkedIn Learning January Highlight | Active Listening for Better Leadership Communication January Policy Review | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Posted 8:14 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 Review the policy information regarding Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Read more about January Policy Review | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Well Wisconsin Radio: New Episode! Achieving Lifelong Mindfulness Posted 11:55 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 Achieving Lifelong Mindfulness and Well-Being Read more about Well Wisconsin Radio: New Episode! Achieving Lifelong Mindfulness ETF Employer Update: 2026 State ICI Annual Review & Premium Adjustments Posted 9:34 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 Based on the continued strong financial position of the state Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) Program, the ICI premium rates for 2026 will decrease by 10%. Read more about ETF Employer Update: 2026 State ICI Annual Review & Premium Adjustments The SWIB Podcast on What A.I. Means for the WRS Posted 8:37 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 Public pension systems have always balanced two big priorities: delivering secure retirements to members and safeguarding assets for the long term. Now, artificial intelligence, or AI, is entering the picture. Read more about The SWIB Podcast on What A.I. Means for the WRS LinkedIn Learning December Highlight | Improving Your Mental Health at Work Posted 8:34 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 Learn more about "Improving Your Mental Health at Work" via this LinkedIn Learning course Read more about LinkedIn Learning December Highlight | Improving Your Mental Health at Work December Policy Review | Personal Holiday and Legal Holiday Administration Posted 8:31 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 Review of the Personal Holiday and Legal Holiday Administration policy Read more about December Policy Review | Personal Holiday and Legal Holiday Administration Telecommuting Policy review Session | Sign up now Posted 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 Join Us for a Telecommuting Policy Review Session – December 16 Read more about Telecommuting Policy review Session | Sign up now