Employee Assistance Program Offers Resources and Webinars

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides UW employees and members of their household with confidential resources to address personal and/or work-related concerns. EAP services are offered at no cost to employees. FEI is the administrator of the EAP program for most institutions.

2020 Monthly Webinar Series
The FEI monthly webinar series is open for registration for eligible employees. Registration is required. Note: Employees must attend a webinar on their own time or consult with their supervisor for approval to attend.

Click here for webinar information and registration. Follow the individual links on each webinar for registration.  (Username is SOWI when signing into the FEI website.)

February 2020 Webinar: Understanding implicit bias and minimizing its impact

Time: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 – 11:00am to 12:00pm CST

Description: Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that affect our thoughts, actions and decisions. This session will explore how implicit bias can creep into our work environments. We’ll also discuss how supervisors and managers can leverage this knowledge to reduce its negative impact on decisions, behavior and employee morale.

March 2020 Webinar: If change is inevitable, why are we determined to fight it?

Time: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – 11:00am to 12:00pm CST

Description: Navigating life transitions can be difficult. But when you learn how to express your fears, you can put them in perspective. And when you plan for the inevitable, you can achieve peace of mind. Join us as we explore new ways to cope with change and discover how we choose to live each day is entirely up to us.

Source: UW System Human Resources