HR News
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 eliminate multiple positions. These […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2024 UW Total Compensation Statements are ready for review 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 […]
Change to student and volunteer background check request process 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 […]
PFML Premiums Set to Decrease in 2024 January 10, 2024
Washington State Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) premium rates will decrease in 2024 for UW personnel whose work is performed in the state of Washington. More specifically, the premium […]
Change in Background Check Fees and Business Process 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, […]
POLICY REMINDER: Annual Attendance Incentive Program 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 […]