Human Resources News

2021 Winter Holiday Schedule Posted 6:56 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 Annually, Human Resources provides notice of the upcoming winter holidays.  Please find included in this post, information related to the 2021 Winter holiday schedule. Read more about 2021 Winter Holiday Schedule Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Board -- Agenda and Notice of Meeting Posted 6:59 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 WDC Board Agenda & Notice of Meeting Read more about Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Board -- Agenda and Notice of Meeting Deadlines for using the December 25, 2021 Legal Holiday Posted 7:08 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 Saturday, December 25, 2021 (Christmas Day) is a floating legal holiday which employees may use in accordance with UW System policy. Read more about Deadlines for using the December 25, 2021 Legal Holiday NOTICE - Annual Benefits Enrollment September 27–October 22, 2021 Posted 2:02 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 Mark your calendar for the Annual Benefits Enrollment (ABE) period, September 27–October 22, 2021. This is your annual opportunity to enroll in or make changes to most of your benefits unless you have a qualifying life event. Changes made during ABE are effective January 1, 2022. Read more about NOTICE - Annual Benefits Enrollment September 27–October 22, 2021 August 18, 2021, Group Insurance Board Meeting Summary Posted 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 On August 18, 2021, the Group Insurance Board (GIB) met and the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) provided COVID-19 updates, communicated additional state group health insurance program changes, reviewed the state group life insurance program annual report, and approved releasing a request for proposal for the Well Wisconsin Program. Read more about August 18, 2021, Group Insurance Board Meeting Summary On-site Flu Vaccine Clinic *REGISTRATION REQUIRED* Posted 2:05 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 We are pleased to once again offer on-site flu vaccinations! Read more about On-site Flu Vaccine Clinic *REGISTRATION REQUIRED* ETF Update: Webinar: Happy Wallet Happy Life Posted 2:14 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021 Our wallets are a lifeline to our money, a keeper of receipts and pictures of our loved ones. Have you ever gotten curious about what your wallet says about you and your money habits? Read more about ETF Update: Webinar: Happy Wallet Happy Life 403(b) Communications Subcommittee Meeting Friday, July 16, 2021 Posted 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2021 The 403(b) Program will have a subcommittee meeting on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 10:00am. Read more about 403(b) Communications Subcommittee Meeting Friday, July 16, 2021 ETF Update: New Well Wisconsin Resource for Members Posted 1:49 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Members participating in the in the Group Health Insurance Program can now access up-to-date Well Wisconsin program information, no log in required. Read more about ETF Update: New Well Wisconsin Resource for Members ETF Update: When Was Your Last Financial Fitness Checkup? Posted 10:43 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2021 When Was Your Last Financial Fitness Checkup? Read more about ETF Update: When Was Your Last Financial Fitness Checkup? ETF Update: Register for Wisconsin Strong Women Webinars in July Posted 3:52 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Check out these Wisconsin Strong Women morning webinars, which are free of charge and presented by Summit Credit Union, a Wisconsin Strong partner. Register now! Read more about ETF Update: Register for Wisconsin Strong Women Webinars in July ETF Learning Opportunity/Update- August 2021 Webinars (And Remaining June/July Webinars) Posted 9:34 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2021 Listed below are the ETF August 2021 and remaining June/July Webinars. Read more about ETF Learning Opportunity/Update- August 2021 Webinars (And Remaining June/July Webinars) Time Sensitive Note- Effective June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021: Dependent Day Care FSA Participants Posted 9:41 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2021 Dependent Day Care FSA participants may make a one-time mid-year election increase to their current elections without experiencing a qualifying event. Read more about Time Sensitive Note- Effective June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021: Dependent Day Care FSA Participants ETF Employer Update: 2022 WRS Contribution Rates to Decrease Posted 8:24 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 At its June 17, 2021 meeting, the Employee Trust Funds Board approved Wisconsin Retirement System contribution rates for 2022, including rates for Wis. Stat. § 40.65 protective occupation duty disability and the Wisconsin Sick Leave Conversion Credit Programs (state employers only). Read more about ETF Employer Update: 2022 WRS Contribution Rates to Decrease Industry Experts Discuss Challenges Women Face in Achieving Financial Security Posted 3:19 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2021 Women face unique challenges to achieving financial wellness and security throughout their lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the problem. Read more about Industry Experts Discuss Challenges Women Face in Achieving Financial Security