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Employee Experience engages our diverse community of UW employees by fostering holistic community connections through programs that empower well-being and support a positive employee experience. Comprising The Whole U, the UW Combined Fund Drive, WorkLife and employee recognition programs, the Employee Experience team encourages a transformative employee experience so that all employees can thrive and take advantage of what makes working at UW truly unique.<\/p>\n

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WorkLife<\/h2>\n
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Thrive at work and in your personal life with childcare, eldercare and housing supports including your Employee Assistance Program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Explore UW WorkLife resources<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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The Whole U<\/h2>\n
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UW\u2019s employee well-being and community program, offering events, discounts and guidance for everyday healthy living and connection to the greater UW.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Visit The Whole U website<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Combined Fund Drive<\/h2>\n
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UW\u2019s philanthropic workplace giving program for staff, faculty and retirees to connect with thousands of nonprofits and causes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Visit the UWCFD website<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Distinguished Staff Award<\/h2>\n
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Celebrate outstanding staff whose efforts advance the mission and critical work across UW and UW Medicine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Distinguished staff awards<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Thorud Leadership Award<\/h2>\n
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Recognition outstanding leadership since 2006, the Thorud Award is the highest honor at the University of Washington.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Thorud leadership award<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Service Awards<\/h2>\n
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Celebrate UW service milestones in increments of 5 years. Learn about awards process and how to celebrate your colleagues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

UW service awards<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Recognition at UW<\/h2>\n

Learn how to recognize your colleagues with toolkits, resources and guidance for building a culture of appreciation. <\/p>\n

EXPLORE RECOGNITION RESOURCES<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Wellness Rooms<\/h2>\n

The UW provides private, clean and secure wellness rooms in buildings across campus.<\/p>\n

Find a wellness room<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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WA State Employee Suggestion Program<\/h2>\n

The State of Washington administers recognition programs to encourage innovation, eliminate waste and reduce unnecessary spending. State employees may submit ideas to the WA State Productivity Board<\/a>. Please contact Gwyneth Parmar at\u00a0gparmar@uw.edu<\/a>\u00a0with questions.<\/p>\n

Submit an idea to the state<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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