HR News
UWHR website updates – January 2019 January 3, 2019
Telework policy & process: Find improved guidance for both employees and supervisors on evaluating the feasibility of teleworking and for ensuring that a telework arrangement works well in the short- and […]
Attendance Incentive Program available in January January 2, 2019
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 […]
New state Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums begin in 2019 December 18, 2018
Washington is the fifth state in the nation to enact a paid family and medical leave benefits program in the form of partial wage replacement to workers. Paid Family and […]
Planning for the SR 99 tunnel and viaduct closure November 13, 2018
In advance of the longest major highway closure to ever hit the Puget Sound Region, all department leaders and administrators are encouraged to begin planning for what is certain to […]
Preparing your department for winter weather November 9, 2018
Help ensure that your unit is prepared for the possibility of severe weather or other events that could disrupt transportation locally, or require the University to temporarily suspend non-essential operations. Review the […]
Thorud and DSA nominations due soon October 24, 2018
Every day, we work and learn alongside some extraordinary colleagues. UW employees are the valuable driving force behind our continued impact on our campuses and community, working tirelessly to promote […]
Updated offer letters now available August 2, 2018
The following campus staff offer confirmation letter templates have been updated on UWHR’s hiring web pages. NEW HIRE INTO A CONTRACT CLASSIFIED STAFF POSITION NEW HIRE INTO A FIXED DURATION – PROJECT/LOA STAFF POSITION […]
Four Administrative Policy Statements receive updates June 28, 2018
The Rules Coordination Office has made updates to four Administrative Policy Statements in order to reflect changes in state law and/or to correct inconsistent language. The following revised polices were […]
Expanding Shared Leave June 26, 2018
UWHR has been working closely with campus partners to expand our Shared Leave Program by allowing eligible employees to donate or receive shared leave for temporary pregnancy disability and parental […]
Raise the Bar summer wellness challenge begins July 9 June 25, 2018
Empower your team and champion wellness in the workplace by signing up as a team captain for the Raise the Bar summer wellness challenge. Raise the Bar is designed to […]