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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 Action Required | Connect LinkedIn Learning Account Posted 3:43 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 Take action by November 30th to ensure your LinkedIn Learning history stays with your profile Read more about Action Required | Connect LinkedIn Learning Account Support A Healthy & Socially-Connected Community Posted 8:56 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 From December 1-12, UWL is hosting an employee workplace campaign to benefit the Great Rivers United Way (GRUW) grants program, as well as a food drive for the GRUW and Rotary Lights annual non-perishable food collection, which helps benefit UWL’s Food Pantry. Read more about Support A Healthy & Socially-Connected Community Your 2026 Open Enrollment Benefit Summary is now available! Posted 2:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 The 2026 Benefit Summary shows the benefit elections, including covered dependents, you made during the October Open Enrollment for 2026. These benefits will take effect on January 1, 2026. Read more about Your 2026 Open Enrollment Benefit Summary is now available! In-Person Group Retirement Appointments with Employee Trust Funds (ETF) Posted 8:56 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 ETF offers in-person group retirement appointments statewide. ETF benefits specialists will be in your area at one of the cities listed below. Read more about In-Person Group Retirement Appointments with Employee Trust Funds (ETF) Principles of Supervision and Management (PSM)- Through UW System Spring 2026 Enrollment Posted 11:49 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 Fall 2025 Principles of Supervision and Management (PSM) Course – Enrollment Now Open through December 19th Read more about Principles of Supervision and Management (PSM)- Through UW System Spring 2026 Enrollment ETF Webinars: Upcoming Schedules for December & January Posted 10:34 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 Learn more about the Wisconsin Retirement System by attending a webinar! Read more about ETF Webinars: Upcoming Schedules for December & January Take the Health Insurance Survey Posted 9:39 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 The Department of Employee Trust Funds wants to know about your preferences for paying for health insurance. Please complete the Group Health Insurance Program (GHIP) Plan Design Survey for Members by Monday, December 1, 2025. Read more about Take the Health Insurance Survey