Category: General

Submit Fiscal Year 2018-19 Leave Reports by September 2019

Faculty, Academic Staff and Limited appointees who have an active leave-eligible appointment are required to submit a leave report each month, whether or not leave is used. This is a reminder that all Leave Reports for fiscal year July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 must be submitted by September 2019.

Failure to submit all leave reports for the 2018-19 fiscal year by September 2019 will result in a reduction of employee sick leave hours. Even one unsubmitted leave report may reduce an employee’s sick leave balance. To review this policy:

Leave reports may be submitted electronically via the MyUW portal. Paper leave reports may also be submitted. Visit the Time and Absence Help Pages for assistance with reporting leave.

If you have questions, please contact payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.

Source: UW Service Center

Employee Assistance Program Webinars

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), administered by FEI, 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.

The 2019 Monthly Webinar Series is open for registration. Click here for webinar information and registration.

 

August 2019 Webinar: Put Your Compensation to Work

Date and Time: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 – 11:00am to 12:00pm Central Daylight Time

Description: During benefits enrollment, it’s easy to make the same benefit choices as last year – but the easy way might not be the best way. Take full advantage of the employee benefits available to you by uncovering “hidden” compensation opportunities you may not know about.

 

September 2019 Webinar: The Effects of Loneliness and Social Isolation

Date and Time: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 – 11:00am to 12:00pm Central Daylight Time

Description: Did you know that most lonely individuals are married, live with others and are not clinically depressed? Join us to learn how loneliness and social isolation can impact our health and longevity. Using a brain science perspective, we’ll discuss the connection between loneliness and increased health risks including suicide.

 

Webinar Registration: Registration is required. Click here to register. Follow the individual links on each webinar for registration.  Note: Employees must attend a webinar on their own time or consult with their supervisor for approval to attend.

 

Source: UW System Human Resources

Title & Total Compensation Project Update – July 2019

https___www.wisconsinThe University of Wisconsin (UW) is embarking on a complete redesign of its current classification and compensation structure. The goal of the Title & Total Compensation Project will be to develop new systems that will enable institutions to continue to attract and retain the best talent.

For Title & Total Compensation Project background information related to job titles, job descriptions, compensation, and benefits, please see this handout.

Managers and Division Leaders – would you like a poster for your area about Title & Total Compensation Project? Please print off this poster and showcase within your department!

Recent UW System Updates:

Titles and Job Descriptions

    • Review of the draft titles and standard job descriptions is complete! The job titles and standard job descriptions will remain in draft form until after employee-manager conversations this winter 2019-2020.

    • The next step is job mapping. Work on job mapping will wrap up during the fall of 2019.

    • Job mapping will lead to a process of discussions where employees will review their updated job title and standard job description with managers during winter 2019-2020.

    • While job titles and job descriptions may change, employees will not lose their jobs, employees will not need to reapply for their jobs, and the work done by employees will not change.

Benefits

    • UW partnered with Mercer Consulting to compare UW benefits to what other employers with similar workforces are offering.

    • A summary of the benefits analysis preliminary findings will be available to employees in the fall of 2019.

    • Based on the Mercer benefits analysis and stakeholder input, the project team will recommend a benefits strategy to enhance UW benefits offerings and help keep UW competitive within the market.

    • Changes to current benefits offerings are out of scope of this project and subject to Board of Regents and legislature reviews and approvals.

Compensation

    • This project creates the foundation for a market informed UW compensation structure for leadership to identify compensation issues and advocate for employees, but does not directly address compensation issues.

    • Employee pay will not be cut. Employee pay will also not be increased as a part of this project. Any increases in pay are out of scope of this project and would need to be funded and planned over time by leadership.

In the Queue:

  • Summary of Results for the Employee Benefits Preferences Survey & Benefits Value Analysis, estimated completion: September 2019 (Q3)
  • Proposed Titles and Standard Job Descriptions Posted Online, estimated completion: December 2019 (Q3)
  • Titles and Standard Job Descriptions Implementation, estimated completion: March 2020 (Q1)

For up-to-date information about the Title & Total Compensation Project, please see the UW System Title & Total Compensation Project website. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the UW System FAQ page.

UW-Green Bay Updates:

  • Open Forums will take place in August. Please see this blog post for more information about open forums.
  • UW-Green Bay HR has started conversations with University Staff and Academic Staff governance groups related to a potential appeals process for title determinations.
  • UW-Green Bay has an institutional T&TC project team, whose goal is to engage with subject matter experts and stakeholders. Feedback and information about T&TC flows to and from the project team. A listing of members of the UW-Green Bay institutional T&TC project team can be found here.

Integration of UPS Policies into UW System Administrative Policy Series

The University Personnel Systems (UPS) policies have been successfully integrated into the UW System Administrative (SYS) policy framework .What was previously UPS policies has become the 1200 series in the SYS policy set. The goal of the reorganization was to make all system wide policies more accessible by housing them in one place. This process resulted in no substantive changes to the policies, and the UPS/1200 policies will continue to apply to all UW Institutions. The 1200 series is now live. Between July 2019 and July 2020, the links to the UPS policies will redirect to the new 1200 series. The Office of Human Resources and Workforce Diversity will continue working to ensure all UPS policy references are updated prior to the July 2020 expiration date.

Please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390 if you have any questions.

 

Southwestern Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 4 cups spaghetti squash, cooked using whatever method you prefer; if your squash is large, you’ll have more than you need for this recipe
  • 1/2 lb. ground breast-meat turkeyFagiole balls with spaghetti squash
  • 1 tbsp. minced onion
  • 1 tbsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp. dried basil
  • 2 tbsp. breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 14.5-oz. cans petite cut diced tomatoes with jalapenos
  • 2 oz. Monterey jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Directions

Mix turkey with minced onion, parsley, basil, and breadcrumbs. Mix in egg. Form into 12 meatballs—each about a rounded tablespoon.

Heat oil in a skillet. Brown meatballs evenly, about 5 minutes total. Pour tomatoes over meatballs and heat for about 5 minutes. Meatballs will be cooked through and tomatoes heated.

To serve: Put about 1 cup of squash on each plate and top with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with Monterey jack cheese and cilantro.

Makes 4 servings

Each serving contains about 297 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated fat, no trans fat, 110 mg cholesterol), 990 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 4 g dietary fiber, 10 g sugars, and 18 g protein.

Recipe from the StayWell Company, LLC.

Consider Dusting and Vacuuming Your Bedroom Today

Yes, today’s challenge qualifies as a chore, but it’s one that may help you sleep better at night. Break out the duster and vacuum cleaner and tackle your bedroom today. You’ll be fending off dust mites, which can cause itchyeyes, nasal congestion, and coughing that make it tough to get restful sleep. Dust mites love finding a home in your carpet, and they’re equally comfy in fabric headboards and curtains. So take some time to clear your bedroom air. If allergies are a real problem for you, consider hardwood floors and washable curtains or roller shades. And declutter your room as much as possible—it’ll make dusting less of a chore.Sara-Slade-Glam-Bedroom-Decorating-Ideas

Article from the StayWell Company, LLC

On-campus and community service work study job fair

 

The Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment and the Office of Human Resources and Workforce Diversity are hosting a job fair for on-campus employers and community service work study partners.  The event will be held Wednesday, October 9 from 11:00am-1:00pm in the Phoenix Rooms.  Employers may advertise current openings, recruit for future positions, or simply connect with students who are seeking jobs.  On-campus supervisors should have received an email with a link to register through Handshake.  If you did not receive a link and would like to participate, please contact Allen Voelker (Student Employment and Scholarship Coordinator) at voelkera@uwgb.edu or 920/465-2556.

 

Title & Total Compensation Project Open Forums – August, 2019

https___www.wisconsinThe University of Wisconsin System has embarked on a complete redesign of its current classification and compensation structure. The goal of the Title & Total Compensation Project is to modernize the existing title and compensation programs which will, in turn, attract and retain the best talent for the organization. The project is underway and quickly moving towards implementation (anticipated for March, 2020).

Increased activity and communications will be occurring related to this project in Fall/Winter of 2019. If you are interested in learning about the background and history of the project, current status, and upcoming fall/winter activities, please consider attending one of the August open forums, scheduled for:

  • Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Christie Theatre
  • Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Christie Theatre
  • Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the Christie Theatre

Each forum will include the same information. Skype is available for the August 8th forum. Please utilize the following link to join the skype meeting: https://meet.lync.com/uwgb/bergs/N6FWTSHP.

No need to RSVP, just mark your calendar to attend!  Please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390 if you have any questions.

Employee Spotlight – Anna Maier

AnnaMaierName: Anna Maier

Position at UWGB: Dean Assistant, College of Health, Education and Social Welfare

Summary of what you do: Financial management, human resources, and various administrative duties for the Dean’s Office.

How long have you been employed: I started at UW-Green Bay in 2016.

Brief history of employment with UWGB: I started as an Academic Department Associate for Nursing and Health Studies and transferred to the Dean’s Office in 2017.

Three words that describe you: Thoughtful, organized, introvert

Personal interests: Spending time with friends and family, travel, baking, video games.

Random facts/interests: I have a degree in Philosophy which has proven to be quite useful!

Any favorite line from a movie? Madeline Kahn’s “flames on the side of my face…” speech from Clue.

Best vacation you’ve been to? My husband and I went to Hana for our honeymoon. It was absolutely gorgeous.

If you could interview one person (dead or alive) who would it be? Socrates.

If you were an animal what would you be? An opossum.

Least favorite food? Avocado, sorry fellow millennials!

Tell us a little bit about your family. I have a husband and three cats.

What advice would you give to recent new hires? Explore the Arbortetum, it’s beautiful!

What are three career lessons you’ve learned thus far? Keep detailed records, learn to love Excel, and volunteer for projects outside your area.

What do you like most about your job? There’s always a new challenge.

What is the most important thing you have learned in the last five years? To embrace change.

What is your favorite sport? It’s a toss-up between pickleball and mini golf.

Hidden talent? Phlebotomy.

What one food do you wish had zero calories? Donuts.

What tv show/movie are you ashamed to admit you love? Dancing With the Stars.

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten? A bug lollipop.

Where is your home town? Wausau, WI.

Performance Evaluations – Non-Instructional Academic Staff & Limited Employees

Annual performance evaluations are a key component to employee performance and development.  The objectives of annual performance evaluations are to provide all employees and their supervisors an opportunity to:

  • Discuss job performance
  • Set goals for professional development
  • Establish objectives for contributing to the department’s mission
  • Discuss expectations and accomplishments
  • Discuss career progression eligibility

Non-instructional academic staff and limited employees and their supervisors should begin the performance evaluation process for the prior fiscal year (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019) as soon as possible. Please follow the procedure outlined on the Performance Evaluation Narrative Form, submitting the completed evaluation to the area leader’s office no later than Friday, August 30, 2019. Please note – An annual performance evaluation is not required for individuals hired after July 1, 2018 if a six-month evaluation has already been completed.

Part of the performance review process should be a discussion regarding changes in position responsibilities, appropriateness of the assigned title, and the eligibility towards career progression if employees are in a progression series title.

Per the UW-Green Bay Compensation and Pay Plan Policy, compensation adjustments must be based upon merit and employee performance.  Therefore, any future pay adjustments will be contingent upon satisfactory performance.

If you are interested in receiving training related to performance evaluations, career progression and title change, and/or academic staff contracts, or have any questions regarding these processes, please contact hr@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.