Human Resources News

2023 WRS Annual Statement of Benefits Coming Soon! Posted 11:06 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023 The Wisconsin Retirement System Annual Statement of Benefits (dated January 1, 2023) will soon be delivered to active employees with WRS contribution balances as of December 31, 2022. Read more about 2023 WRS Annual Statement of Benefits Coming Soon! Wisconsin Retirement System Investment Performance - April 2023 Posted 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Core Trust Fund and Variable Trust Fund calendar year-to-date investment returns as of February 28, 2023 are now available. Read more about Wisconsin Retirement System Investment Performance - April 2023 Upcoming Income Continuation Insurance Changes Posted 9:13 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023 The Group Insurance Board has approved changes to the Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) Program that will go into effect on February 1, 2024. Read more about Upcoming Income Continuation Insurance Changes Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program Webinars Posted 8:42 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023 Join our local WDC Program Plan Advisor for information on the following topics: Read more about Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program Webinars ETF: In-Person Group Retirement Appointments Available Statewide Posted 8:44 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023 Did you know the Department of Employee Trust Funds is offering in-person group retirement appointments outside of the Madison area? Read more about ETF: In-Person Group Retirement Appointments Available Statewide WRS Pension Fund Learning Opportunity Posted 10:28 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 Join the LaCrosse Area Retired Educators Association for this in person event! Read more about WRS Pension Fund Learning Opportunity Retirement Webinar: Your Steppingstones to Retirement Posted 10:25 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 You’re invited to attend “Your Steppingstones to Retirement,” a free, educational webinar hosted by representatives from the Department of Employee Trust Funds, the Social Security Administration, and the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program. Read more about Retirement Webinar: Your Steppingstones to Retirement ETF Learning Opportunity - April 2023 Webinars Posted 8:44 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 Join ETF for the following learning opportunities! Read more about ETF Learning Opportunity - April 2023 Webinars FSA Annual Unsubstantiated Claims Process Posted 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 For employees who elect FSA contributions be deducted from their paycheck, it is important to understand the basics of the Healthcare FSA Unsubstantiated Claims Process and know about the upcoming deductions beginning on 2/9/2023. Read more about FSA Annual Unsubstantiated Claims Process Well-Being Webinars: Winter 2023 Posted 2:03 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 To live well, it is important to take 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 Well-Being Webinars: Winter 2023 New SWIB Podcast Episode Posted 1:33 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 Navigating Volatile Financial Markets-A Look Back at 2022 and Ahead to 2023 Read more about New SWIB Podcast Episode WRS News Online January 2023 Posted 1:29 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 WRS News & Information Online for Active WRS Members..... Read more about WRS News Online January 2023 ETF Learning Opportunity/Update - February & March 2023 Webinars Posted 8:39 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 ETF offers live, interactive webinars (online presentations) designed to increase your understanding of WRS benefits. Below is a list of the many topics that will be offered in the coming months. Read more about ETF Learning Opportunity/Update - February & March 2023 Webinars ETF Publishes Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2021 Posted 11:24 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 The WRS continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the country. The financial strength of the WRS is attributable to its unique plan design, funding discipline, strong governance, and the effective investment strategies of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Read more about ETF Publishes Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2021 WRS in the Spotlight for Pension Plan Stability and Sustainability! Posted 3:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 Pew Charitable Trusts cites the WRS as one of three public employee pension plans that has maintained high funded ratios at predictable costs over the past 20 years. Read more about WRS in the Spotlight for Pension Plan Stability and Sustainability!