Ask most UW employees why they work here and they will tell you about feeling connected to the UW mission and their amazing colleagues. Two things that are hard to convey through a job posting. So what do you do? Invite potential candidates to campus so they can feel the energy of the mission, see our beautiful campus and impressive facilities, and meet lots of UW employees. Over the next four weeks, both the campus and UW Medicine employment teams…
The University of Washington, including Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, and Airlift NW, will begin using Workday at approximately 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 27. Workday will impact many UW processes, including the hiring process. Here is an overview of changes to the hiring process for staff and key dates leading up to the implementation of Workday. UWHIRES will remain as the applicant tracking system for the University. However, with the implementation of Workday, positions (a new process for…
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 the University to temporarily suspend non-essential operations. Review the following information and be prepared to assist your employees with information about leave use and compensation practices during severe weather or when the UW temporarily suspends non-essential operations. UW Inclement Weather Policy applies when the University is in operation, but an…
Kickoff will be at 6 p.m. for the UW/Stanford football game on September 30, but the vast majority of the 70,000+ football fans will be arriving on campus in the early afternoon.The following policy information that will help you develop staffing plans for that day. Transportation Services is strongly encouraging individuals with parking permits to take public transportation or carpool on game day since a number of campus parking lots will be closed and the remainder will be very congested. As…
The next time you hire a new employee, check out the New Employee page for easy access to the Onboarding Toolkit. Developed by the experts in Professional & Organizational Development, you’ll find checklists and guidance for setting your new employee up for success. While your there, take note of ONE UW– a new online orientation that introduces new employees to what they most need to know about beginning their new UW job. With content broken down by segments, new employees…
Did you hear the news? UW has been recognized for the fifth year in a row as Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education. If your department invests in employment marketing materials or advertising, consider adding this prestigious recognition. Great Colleges Logo (b&w) Great Colleges Logo (color)
On July 1, Phil Clements who has been working in Campus HR Operations as a Human Resources Consultant on a project appointment, accepted a full-time position. Phil primarily supports the School of Public Health, a number of units within the School of Medicine, the School of Pharmacy, and Undergraduate Academic Affairs. He is also an employment and labor attorney with over 20 years of legal and HR experience in a variety of industries, including banking and county government. Prior to joining…