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Workday Recruiting: July implementation update July 1, 2025

The following message was shared with UW leaders and the HR Community of Practice on July 1, 2025. Thanks to the extraordinary effort of our cross-functional project team – including […]


Workday Recruiting: May implementation update May 14, 2025

The following message was shared with UW leaders and the HR Community of Practice on May 14, 2025. As we move into the next critical phase of the Workday Recruiting […]


Professional & Organizational Development (POD) restructuring, and what’s ahead 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 eliminateĀ multiple positions. These […]


Workday Recruiting: March implementation update March 20, 2025

The following message was shared with UW leaders and the HR Community of Practice on March 20, 2025. As we advance toward implementing Workday Recruiting, we want to share a […]


Prior Service Crediting policy change starting Jan. 1, 2025 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 […]


Workday Recruiting: January implementation update January 16, 2025

The following message was shared with UW leaders and the HR Community of Practice on January 16, 2025. As we enter the new year, we want to take a moment […]


Sick time off changes starting January 1 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 […]


Annual Reminder: Suspended Operations Policy 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 […]


Workday Recruiting: October implementation update October 30, 2024

The following message was shared with UW leaders and the HR Community of Practice on October 30, 2024. Back in March, we shared the exciting news that UW Human Resources […]


UWHIRES referral practice changes 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 […]