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Crack the Code: How to Manage Conflict

We are excited to invite all supervisors to our upcoming learning session on Conflict Management, part of our “Bite-Sized Leadership: Tips for Today’s Leaders” series. This session will take place at the University Union of UW-Green Bay on April 3, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM.

Why Attend?

    • Gain practical strategies for managing and resolving conflicts effectively.
    • Enhance your leadership skills in a supportive learning environment.
    • Network with fellow supervisors and share experiences.

Details:

    • Date: April 3, 2025
    • Time: 10:00 AM
    • Location: 1965 Room at the University Union
    • Target Audience: Supervisors

Registration: To secure your spot, please register here.

Don’t miss this opportunity to develop your leadership skills and learn valuable conflict management techniques. We look forward to seeing you there!

Workday – Training Information and New Resources

Workday will go-live at all 13 Universities of Wisconsin (UW) institutions in July. This project, which impacts Human Resources, Finance, Purchasing, and Research Administration activities, will standardize and modernize our business processes across the UW. Thanks to the tireless efforts of your UW colleagues, we will begin working in the Workday system in July 2025.

Employees with specific security roles in Workday related to Human Resources, Finance, or Research Administration received information about assigned training courses on February 19, 2025. If impacted faculty or staff have questions about the trainings assigned, please contact atp@uwgb.edu or someone from the UW-Green Bay Campus Readiness Team.

For the majority of faculty and staff, formal training is not required to complete Employee Self-Service and Manager Self-Service tasks in Workday starting in July, 2025. However, engaging in training courses will help prepare you and support your transition to Workday. Further details including job aids, how-to-videos, and other resources to guide all employees and managers will be available in May 2025.

A couple new resources were recently developed by the Administrative Transformation Program that may be helpful for employees:

For additional resources, please check out check out What Workday Means for You. On that site, will find videos, overviews, and short demonstrations that highlight the changes for your role.

The support and engagement of our institution is critical to the success of this endeavor. Thank you in advance for your participation in this effort to better serve our faculty, staff, and students.

Women’s Network ERG – Spring 2025 Events

The Women’s Network ERG is excited to share the events that they have planned this Spring. Check out the events on this flyer:

Book Club: A book club facilitated by Nicole Kurth, Pride Director. Books will be purchased for individuals that are interested in attending one or more sessions. Please sign up by Friday, February 7th so the correct number of books can be ordered. More details found here: Book Club Details

Register here: https://uwgreenbay.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3f6izf3xEthTaJM

If you have anyone interested in being part of this ERG, please email Nicole Virant or Lynn Niemi so they can add you to the Teams site and distribution list. Hope to see you at these events!!!

Co-Chairs,
Nicole Virant and Lynn Niemi

National Wear Red Day & American Heart Month

February is America’s Heart Month!❤️

Kick off the month by joining the National Wear Red Day on Friday February 7, 2025!

As Heart Month, it is a time to reflect and learn more on heart health. It’s never too early to start learning how to take good care of your heart!

Learning what Signs & Symptoms of a Heart Attack or Stroke can be extremely helpful. The American Heart Association has put together some common signs and symptoms.

Having a healthy diet can also help prevent a Heart Attack. Check out the American Heart Association’s Eat Smart page.

Women’s Network ERG Event

Join the Women’s Network ERG for a Caffeinated Conversation at UWGB. Katie Lesperance, Director of Student Engagement will lead the conversation: Discover your “Why” by exploring Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle from his book “Start with Why.” Engage in inspiring discussions, share your journey, and explore how to live your purpose every day. Let’s make your “Why” happen together!

Feb. 12th
 8:00-9:00 am Alumni Room

Participants should watch this video beforehand if they have time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA. If you don’t have time for the whole thing, please focus on the Key Moment The Golden Circle at point 2:12.

Hope to see you there!

Human Resources Office Schedule December 23rd-January 1st

With the upcoming holiday closures, the Office of Human Resources will be open virtually during normal business hours December 23rd – 1st outside of the legal holiday’s. HR team members will be accessible via hr@uwgb.edu and (920) 465-2390 during this time. If you need to meet in person, please reach out to schedule an appointment.

Monday, December 23rd – open virtual

Tuesday, December 24th & Wednesday, December 25th – closed

Thursday, December 26th & Friday, December 27th – open virtual

Monday, December 30th – open virtual

Tuesday, December 31st & Wednesday, January 1st – closed

We will be back open in person on Thursday, January 2nd!

Well Wisconsin Upcoming January Events

Well Wisconsin has some exciting events planned for January. Register now so you don’t miss out on these!

    • Virtual Cooking Series: Prenatal & Postpartum Meals:
      • The series kicks off Wednesday, January 8 at Noon; This is a 5-week series
      • Virtual cooking classes designed for soon-to-be moms, new moms, and anyone who wants to cook for them.
      • Registration Link
    • Virtual Fitness Classes: Strength Training 
      • This series kicks off Monday January 13 at 4pm. This is a 7 week class
      • Designed for all fitness levels. Build skills and confidence in strength training
      • Registration Link
    • Healthier Starts with You: An Overview of 2025 Well Wisconsin Resources
      • Tuesday January 14, 11 a.m
      • It’s not too early to look ahead to 2025. The Well Wisconsin program has grown significantly in the past two years. Join the January webinar to learn about all the beneficial programs that are available to you, including virtual and onsite activities planned throughout the year to help you find health and connection.
      • Registration Link
    • Workshop: Your “Why” for Well-Being
      • The series kicks off Thursdays January 16 at 1pm. This is 3 week workshop
      • This virtual workshop is designed to help you create a purposeful path toward your well-being goals. Workshop includes helping you discover your “why” for well-being and set smart goals. Find support for your goals with optional interactive events.
      • Registration Link
    • Restorative Yoga
      • Starting Friday January 17 at Noon. 7 week series
      • This fitness series is designed for the prenatal body, but all are welcome to join this gentle, slow paced yoga.
      • Registration Link
    • Snowshoe Event or Winter Hike
      • Wednesday, January 22 at 5pm
      • Whether you are new to this sport or experienced, connect with the community at Governor Nelson State Park in Waunakee, WI (near Madison).
      • A number of snowshoes will be provided for those who need them on a first-come, first-served basis.
      • Registration Link and more details

December Issue: Employee Engagement Newsletter

Check out the December issue of our Employee Engagement Newsletter! This newsletter will focus, specifically, on employee engagement at the university with new ideas and reminders on how you can incorporate opportunities within your departments/teams. Each issue will feature an Employee Spotlight section as well. If you are interested in being featured in the newsletter, please reach out to hr@uwgb.edu.

If you missed the last few issues, check them out here:

May Employee Engagement Newsletter
June Employee Engagement Newsletter
July Employee Engagement Newsletter
August Employee Engagement Newsletter
September Employee Engagement Newsletter
October Employee Engagement Newsletter
November Employee Engagement Newsletter

Workday 101 Lunch & Learn

Unable to attend the UW-Green Bay Workday Open House on December 5th? No worries! The UW ATP change management team held a 30-minute virtual Workday 101 Lunch & Learn on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Please see this link for a recording of that event: https://mediaspace.wisconsin.edu/media/Workday+101+Lunch+and+Learn+-+December+12%2C+2024/1_lm6goxwr

AGENDA:

    • Workday demonstration
      • Introduce the Workday homepage, navigation, and employee self-service functions
    • What to expect in 2025
      • Training begins in March 2025!
      • Go-live in July 2025
    • Workday awareness
      • How to build your knowledge before training with our online resources

Another Workday 101 session will be held in January. Keep your eyes on the HR Connect for more information on that upcoming session!