2026 HR News Archive
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | January Employee Health and Wellness Updates |
2025 HR News Archive
2024 HR News Archive
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | UWM Benefits and Wellness Fair, Wednesday, October 9th, 10:00 am-3:00 pm |
| October 1, 2024 | Annual Benefits Enrollment Period (ABE) is September 30 through October 25, 2024 |
| September 25, 2024 | Upcoming UWM Professional Development Seminars for 2024-2025 |
| September 3, 2024 | Telecommuting Policy |
| July 26, 2024 | Payroll Processing Transition to UW-Shared Services |
| June 27, 2024 | New Paid Parental Leave Policy Effective July 1, 2024 |
| June 19, 2024 | Changes Coming to the Portal on June 24, 2024 |
| May 20, 2024 | Changes Coming to the Portal on June 11, 2024 |
| April 3, 2024 | Outside Activities Reporting Deadline April 30, 2024 |
| March 11, 2024 | Annual Performance Evaluation and Mandatory Training Requirements |
| January 17, 2024 | 2024 Benefits ID Cards |
2023 HR News Archive
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| November 20, 2023 | Same Month Insurance Premium Deductions |
| November 17, 2023 | Retirement and Benefits Email Scam Warning |
| November 13, 2023 | Payroll Deduction Changes for Supplemental Retirement Programs |
| November 3, 2023 | New Parking and Transit Account Carryover Requirements |
| October 25, 2023 | TIAA On Campus in November |
| October 5, 2023 | Gender Affirming Care at SSM Health |
| September 14, 2023 | Annual Benefits Enrollment Opens, Benefits Walk-in Sessions, and In-Person Benefits Fair |
| September 6, 2023 | Wellness Fair & Flu Shot Clinic on September 13, 2023 |
| August 21, 2023 | Employee assistance program provider, Kepro, to host webinars in Fall 2023 |
| June 30, 2023 | ETF Presentation About the Wisconsin Retirement System on August 25, 2023 |
| June 19, 2023 | Shared Services Website to be Retired June 30, 2023 |
| April 17, 2023 | WRS Statement of Benefits Available in the Portal |
| April 6, 2023 | Resources for Mental Health Well-Being |
| April 3, 2023 | Outside Activities Reporting Deadline April 30, 2023 |
| March 14, 2023 | Annual Performance Evaluation & Mandatory Training Requirements |
| February 20, 2023 | America Saves Week: February 27 – March 3, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 | Upcoming HRS Outage February 18–19, 2023 |
| January 23, 2023 | How To Request A Duplicate Form W-2 |
| January 23, 2023 | Organizational Development Launched – Resources Now Available For Leaders |
| January 17, 2023 | Well Wisconsin Incentive Program for 2023 and New Wellness Challenges |
| January 11, 2023 | Spring 2023 Benefits Reviews For New Employees |
| January 1, 2023 | Professional Development Sessions for 2023 |
| January 1, 2023 | Kepro Webinar: Managing Your Money in Tough Times |
| January 1, 2023 | Inclement Weather Policy For Employees SYS 1235 |
2022 HR News Archive
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| December 21, 2022 | Inclement Weather Policy For Employees SYS 1235 |
| December 12, 2022 | New Well Wisconsin App “Wellness At Your Side” |
| November 22, 2022 | End of Year Holidays and Floating Legal Holiday Deadlines |
| September 23, 2022 | Free Flu Shots for Employees Enrolled in State Group Health |
| September 22, 2022 | Annual Benefits Enrollment September 26 – October 21, 2022 |
| September 14, 2022 | Professional Development Sessions Start October 12, 2022 |
| August 31, 2022 | UWM Employees With Federal Student Loans May Get Payment Credit |
| August 29, 2022 | Title and Total Compensation Project August Update |
| August 18, 2022 | WEA Trust to Exit Group Health Insurance Program |
| August 18, 2022 | Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Decision UW System FAQ |
| August 8, 2022 | Informative Webinars for Employees |
| August 4, 2022 | Benefits Reviews and Walk-in Sessions for Fall 2022 |
| July 8, 2022 | Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training for Supervisors July 20, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 | WEA Trust to Exit Group Health Insurance Program |
| June 17, 2022 | ATP Information Session June 22, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 | Mental Health Resources for Employees |
| May 20, 2022 | Summer Fitness Classes Start May 31, 2022 |
| May 2, 2022 | Title and Total Compensation Project May Update |
| March 29, 2022 | HRS Maintenance Outage April 2–4, 2022 |
| March 24, 2022 | Provost’s Outside Activities Disclosure Notification |
| March 15, 2022 | One-time Lump Sum Compensation Payment For Eligible Employees |
| March 2, 2022 | Well Wisconsin Biometric Screenings for Spring 2022 |
| February 17, 2022 | Performance Management Update |
| February 1, 2022 | Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VSIP) Available For 2022 |
| January 26, 2022 | Masks Available on Campus and at Central HR |
| January 19, 2022 | Kepro Learning Sessions for Spring 2022 |
2021 HR News Archive
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| December 20, 2021 | TTC Title Appeal Submission Deadline is February 4, 2022 |
| December 16, 2021 | Deadlines for Using the December 25, 2021, Floating Legal Holiday |
| December 8, 2021 | COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Information Session Postponed |
| December 4, 2021 | How to Update Your Adresses for Timely Receipt of W-2 and 1095-C Forms |
| October 26, 2021 | Multi-Factor Authentication and HRS/SFS Access |
| September 23, 2021 | State Group Health Insurance Changes for Crafts Workers |
| September 23, 2021 | Annual Benefits Enrollment is September 27 – October 22, 2021 |
| September 21, 2021 | Details of the 2021-2023 Pay Plan Now Available |
| September 15, 2021 | New Professional Development Offerings for 2021-22 |
| September 15, 2021 | Well Wisconsin Offering Free Flu Shots for Employees |
| September 13, 2021 | Upcoming Benefits Reviews and Walk-in Sessions |
| September 1, 2021 | Single Payroll Reminder for 9-month Contract Employees |
| July 20, 2021 | TIAA will be hosting virtual consultations in August and September 2021 |
| July 15, 2021 | Upcoming Online and In-person Benefits Reviews |
| June 1, 2021 | Information on remote work practices as we prepare for a return to campus in late summer/early fall 2021. |
| May 19, 2021 | Mid-Year Changes: Healthcare FSA and Dependent Day Care Accounts |
| April 22, 2021 | Single Payroll Town Hall Meetings in May, 2021 |
| April 12, 2021 | Providing a Safe and Secure Environment |
| April 6, 2021 | Benefits Deductions Split Evenly Over Two Paychecks Starting April 22, 2021 |
| March 31, 2021 | Self-Service Functionality Limited Starting April 1, 2021 |
| March 31, 2021 | Title and Total Compensation Project March Update |
| March 11, 2021 | Deadline To Use Carryover Vacation Extended |
| March 2, 2021 | Interim Leave Time Carryover Policy (for AS/LI) Expires June 30, 2021 |
| February 16, 2021 | The Need for an Annual Performance Evaluation |
| February 3, 2021 | $150 Well Wisconsin Incentive Program Requirements for 2021 |
| February 2, 2021 | America Saves Week February 22-26, 2021 |
| January 27, 2021 | New Compliance Training Process Starting February 1, 2021 |
| January 1, 2021 | Kepro Is The New Employee Assistance Program Provider, Effective January 1, 2021 |
2020 HR News Archive
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| December, 2020 | Update Regarding Sick Leave Usage |
| December, 2020 | New Employee Assistance Program Provider, Kepro, coming January 1, 2021 |
| December, 2020 | Chancellor’s Update: Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace |
| November, 2020 | Interim UW System COVID-19 Leave Policy to Include Student Employees (SYS 1200 Interim 02) |
| November, 2020 | New Implementation Date for the Single Payroll and Split Premium Deductions Project |
| November, 2020 | Single Payroll and Split Premium Deductions Project Announced |
| October, 2020 | Flu Shot Opportunities |
| October, 2020 | Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VSIP) Reintroduced |
| August, 2020 | Virtual Benefits Consultations for New Employees |
| August, 2020 | Online Wellness Activities for Summer and Fall 2020 |
| August, 2020 | UW System Introduces SilverCloud, a New Online Behavioral Health Tool |
| July, 2020 | Chancellor’s Town Hall for Faculty and Staff |
| July, 2020 | Online Benefits Reviews for New Employees |
| July, 2020 | Information About Returning to Campus |
| July, 2020 | Online Wellness Activities for Summer 2020 |
| June, 2020 | Title and Total Compensation Project June Update |
| May, 2020 | Furlough Information |
| April, 2020 | FEI Behavioral Health’s COVID-19 Resources |
| April, 2020 | Title and Total Compensation Project April Update |
| March, 2020 | Chancellor’s Budget Message Regarding VSIP, Hiring Freeze, Compensation Changes, and Employee Safety |
| March, 2020 | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employee and Supervisor Resources |
| March, 2020 | Registration Open for Second Round of Spring Fitness Classes |
| March, 2020 | Voluntary Separation Incentive Program Announced 3/2/20 |
| February, 2020 | Title and Total Compensation Project March Update |
| February, 2020 | Well Wisconsin Incentive Health Screenings |
| February, 2020 | Pre-Retirement Workshop February 27, 2020 |
| February, 2020 | America Saves Week February 24-28, 2020 |
| January, 2020 | FEI Presents Lunchtime Learning Seminars this Spring |
| January, 2020 | Registration Open for First Round of Spring Fitness Classes |
| January, 2020 | Free Financial Planning Sessions for UWM Employees |
2019 HR News Archive
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| December, 2019 | New Form W-4 Required for New Hires in 2020 |
| December, 2019 | Title and Total Compensation Project December Update |
| December, 2019 | TIAA Financial Counseling Session December 16, 2019 |
| November, 2019 | Chancellor’s Update: Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace |
| October, 2019 | Navigation to be simplified in HRS Employee Self Service |
| October, 2019 | Registration Opens for Fall Fitness Classes October 28 |
| October, 2019 | Title and Total Compensation Project October Update |
| October, 2019 | Mindfulness Week November 4–8, 2019 |
| October, 2019 | Walk In Sessions and eBenefits Labs for Annual Benefits Enrollment |
| September, 2019 | Title and Total Compensation Project September Update |
| September, 2019 | Sign up for FEI Seminars |
| September, 2019 | The UWM Benefits and Wellness Fair will take place on October 9, 2019 |
| September, 2019 | Professional Development Opportunities for 2019-20 |
| September, 2019 | Registration open for the 10,000 Steps Challenge, Sep. 9 – 25, 2019 |
| August, 2019 | Benefits Walk In Sessions and eBenefits Lab for New Employees |
| August, 2019 | Register for Fall Fitness Classes |
| August, 2019 | GLACIER Setup Assistance For New Foreign Nationals |
| August, 2019 | Free Flu Shots in October and November Courtesy of Well Wisconsin |
| August, 2019 | Title and Total Compensation Project August Update and Handout |
| July, 2019 | Fire Safety Awareness and Extinguisher Training |
| July, 2019 | Free Hearing Screening |
| June, 2019 | Presenting the Spring 2019 Walk and Roll Winners |
| May, 2019 | Title and Total Compensation Project May Update |
| May, 2019 | Executive Order #54: Child Abuse and Neglect Policy |
| April, 2019 | WRS Annual Statement of Benefits Available in the Portal |
| April, 2019 | United Against Violence Resource Fair |
| April, 2019 | Missing Leave Report Reminders to be issued from UW System |
| April, 2019 | Second Round of Spring Employee Fitness Classes Announced |
| March, 2019 | Provost’s Outside Activities Disclosure Notification |
| March, 2019 | Walk and Roll Challenge Coming This Spring |
| February, 2019 | America Saves Week February 25 through March 1, 2019 |
| January, 2019 | First Round of Spring Employee Fitness Classes Announced |
| January, 2019 | Presenting the Fall 2018 Walk Challenge Winners |
2018 HR News Archive
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| December, 2018 | Sexual Violence Prevention Policy Changes |
| December, 2018 | Chancellor’s Update: Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace |
| November, 2018 | Employee Benefits Preferences Survey |
| October, 2018 | Two Flu Shot Clinics in November |
| October, 2018 | New Round of Fitness Classes Starts October 30 |
| September, 2018 | Schedule of Benefits Walk-in Sessions and eBenefits Labs |
| September, 2018 | Benefits and Wellness Fair, October 11, 2018 |
| September, 2018 | Annual Benefits Enrollment, October 1 – 26, 2018 |
| September, 2018 | Registration Open for the Fall Walk Challenge |
| September, 2018 | Professional Development Courses Scheduled for 2018-19 |
| September, 2018 | Enroll Today with the UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) 403(b) Program |
| August, 2018 | FEI Presents Lunchtime Learning Seminars This Fall |
| July, 2018 | AIMS Landing Page Changes in July |
| June, 2018 | Upcoming On-site and Off-site Health Screenings |
| May, 2018 | Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017-19 Pay Plan |