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Workday Recruiting implementation approval 

Posted on March 8, 2024

The following message was shared with UW leaders and the HR Community of Practice on March 8, 2024. UWHR is excited to announce a key development in our efforts to […]

Sick time off changes starting January 1

Posted on December 17, 2024

Your sick time off options are expanding to better support your needs and those of your family. Starting January 1, 2025, updates to state law will allow staff, contract –covered […]

Professional & Organizational Development (POD) restructuring, and what’s ahead

Posted on April 9, 2025

Beginning today, Professional & Organizational Development (POD) will be undergoing a strategic restructuring of services. This change includes sunsetting several long-standing programs and the difficult decision to eliminate multiple positions. These […]

Prior Service Crediting policy change starting Jan. 1, 2025

Posted on January 17, 2025

Beginning January 1, 2025, UW staff with qualifying prior Washington state employment will no longer need to wait until their 49th month of total service to see prior service credit […]

Annual Reminder: Suspended Operations Policy

Posted on November 25, 2024

This is the University’s annual reminder to help ensure that your unit is prepared for the possibility of severe weather or other events that could disrupt transportation locally or require […]

UWHIRES referral practice changes

Posted on October 18, 2024

This week Campus Recruiting introduced pilot referral practices that will continue through Workday Recruiting implementation. The changes are geared to improve the applicant experience and support OFCCP reporting requirements. They […]

2024 UW Total Compensation Statements are ready for review

Posted on April 15, 2024

As a UW staff member, you know that working at the UW is more than just a job. In much the same way, your compensation is more than just your […]

POLICY REMINDER: Annual Attendance Incentive Program

Posted on January 3, 2024

Each January, the Annual Attendance Incentive Program allows UW employees whose sick time off balances exceed 480 hours as of January 1 to be compensated at 25% value for any accrued and unused […]

Change in Background Check Fees and Business Process

Posted on January 10, 2024

Due to Sterling Check’s acquisition of A-Check America, UW’s background check vendor, there will be certain changes to background check business processes that will take effect this spring. In March, […]

Change to student and volunteer background check request process

Posted on March 1, 2024

Effective March 1, 2024, the process for submitting and monitoring background checks for students, volunteers, and contractors has changed. This change was previewed during the February 8th HR Community of […]