Last updated: June 26, 2026
UTemp celebrates 75 years of service
May 21, 2026
This spring UTemp Staffing celebrates its 75th anniversary as the University of Washington’s in-house contingent staffing agency. Known as the Stenographic Service Bureau for its first five decades, UTemp has evolved into a program that assists departments to quickly hire temporary or extra help for a multitude of positions — from entry-level support to experienced…
Paycheck Changes Employees Can Expect to See in January
December 2, 2025
With the new tax year comes many paycheck adjustments. Here are some of the changes employees might expect to see starting in January 2026: Benefit deductions: Employees may see different health deduction amounts than in the prior year (including for medical, Health Savings Account (HSA), Medical or Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA/LFSA) and/or Dependent…
Transition guide packages are in the mail – get all the details on the UWRP/VIP changes
November 18, 2025
Changes to the UWRP and VIP are coming in 2026 The University of Washington is moving forward with the changes to the UWRP and VIP retirement plans announced earlier this summer. New TIAA accounts were issued in late October, which you can access to change investments for future contributions and update beneficiaries at tiaa.org/washington. Welcome…
Advancing our talent systems: Workday Recruiting and Learning
October 30, 2025
Shared by Heather Horn, vice president for UW Human Resources, with University leaders and the HR Community of Practice on Oct. 30, 2025. Since joining the University of Washington on October 1, I’ve had the opportunity to meet many of you and to learn more about the critical work underway to strengthen how we attract,…
Get ready for UWRP/VIP changes: Register and book your 1:1
October 14, 2025
Changes to the UWRP and VIP are coming in 2026 The University of Washington is moving forward with the changes to the UWRP and VIP retirement plans announced earlier this summer. The changes will be effective in January 2026 and will affect every participant in the plans. Join us to learn more We want you…