Human Resources News

Education Loan Lenders Posted 10:25 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 This notice serves as the University of Wisconsin System’s annual reminder of Regent Policy Document 13-4 regarding Institutional and Employee Relationships with Educational Loan Lenders. Read more about Education Loan Lenders HRS Extended Outage Saturday, April 17th to Sunday, April 18th Posted 9:01 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021 FYI: HRS Extended Outage Saturday, April 17th to Sunday, April 18th Read more about HRS Extended Outage Saturday, April 17th to Sunday, April 18th Webinar: Foundations for Financial Wellness Posted 10:04 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Did you know that stress from finances can affect your health? Tune in to this free webinar, Foundations for Financial Wellness, presented by our Wisconsin Strong partner, Summit Credit Union, to learn more. Read more about Webinar: Foundations for Financial Wellness Navigating the New Normal Posted 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 UWL Human Resources, in collaboration with the Employee Assistance Program, (EAP), vendor, KEPRO, is excited to present a workshop on preparing employees for returning to on-site work.  Life has been turned upside down with many new challenges and stressors over the past year. Read more about Navigating the New Normal 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