Posted 4:04 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025
Explore the top 10 things to know in Workday
Welcome to Workday – Top 10 Things to Know
Workday is now live across the Universities of Wisconsin! This new system streamlines finance, human resources, and research administration processes, making them more consistent and efficient at all 13 universities. Every UW employee will use Workday for various aspects of their job, helping make tasks easier and more connected.
The best way to get started is to explore Workday on your own. We hope you will find it easy to use and navigate. The Workday website offers a wide range of information and resources. Click the “I Am A” dropdown menu to access content tailored to your role and work area.
To help you get familiar with the system, we recommend starting with these key topics:
Top 10 Things to Know and Explore in Workday
- Getting to know Workday
- Managing Time Off
- Timekeeping Tips
- Benefits and My Insurance Benefits
- Submitting Expense Reports
- Making a Purchase
- Finding Job Opportunities Throughout the UWs
- Introducing Workday Learning
- Understanding Your Paycheck and Payslip
- Workday Website Resources – How-to Guides, Job Aids, GetHelpUW, and More
If you have questions after reviewing the resources available, please visit the GetHelpUW page on the Workday website or contact our office at hrinfo@uwlax.edu.
