HR Connect – Page 311 – News and Announcements from the Office of Human Resources

HRS System Maintenance on May 5th & 6th Weekend

Employees will not have access to their online timesheet, earnings statements and other related documents and services during a UW Human Resources System (HRS) outage that will occur on Saturday, May 5th at 7:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 6th at 10:00 a.m. This outage is due to system maintenance. The following self-service features that employees access through the My UW System portal will be unavailable during this outage:

Online timesheet and web clock
Absence reporting
Updates to personal information
Access to electronic earnings statements, tax statements (W-2, 1042-S, etc.), leave statements and other HR, Payroll and Benefits documents

This HRS outage will also effect currently posted recruitments, as applicants will not be able to get into TAM (Talent Acquisition Manager) to apply for positions during this time.

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

Baked Apple Slices

Looking for a new healthy recipe for dessert? Consider baked apple slices today for a healthier dessert option!

Ingredients:

2 oranges
2 T honey
¼ t ground cinnamon
¼ t ground cloves
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1⁄2-inch slices
5 T raisins
¼ C chopped walnuts, divided
¼ C low-fat vanilla yogurt

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Grate the zest of one of the oranges and set aside.
Squeeze the juice from both oranges into a small bowl. Stir the honey, cinnamon, cloves, and half the zest into the juice.
Lay half the apple slices in a glass baking dish. Scatter the raisins and 2 tablespoons of the walnuts on top.
Pour on half the juice mixture. Then top with the remaining apples and juice mixture.
Combine the rest of the walnuts and orange zest and scatter over the top.
Cover lightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until the apples are soft and juices are bubbly.
Serve warm or cold topped with a dollop of yogurt.

Serves 4. Amount per serving: Calories 220, total fat 5 g, saturated fat 0.5 g, cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 10 mg, carbohydrates 44 g, fiber 4 g, protein 3 g

Recipe from the StayWell Company, LLC

Give your bedroom a sleep-friendly makeover

If you aren’t sleeping well, it may be time to give your bedroom a makeover!

Here are some tips to help you create an ideal dreamland environment:

Your bedroom should be your sanctuary for sleep—not a satellite office or entertainment center. So move the TV and computer to another room.
To help keep light out, pick drapes or shades that have a lining.
If you’re a light sleeper, add a few area rugs to help absorb noise. Or try covering noise by flipping on a fan. A fan also can help keep your room slightly cool, which may induce sleep.
Keep your alarm clock turned away from your bed so you aren’t tempted to watch the time while you try to doze off.
Place a notebook on your nightstand to jot down any problems to tackle tomorrow so you can get them off your mind.

Choose one of the following tips to try out today!

Article from the StayWell Company, LLC

Well Wisconsin Webinar – Life Hacks for Greater Health and Well-Being

Do you take an all or nothing approach to healthy living? Join us to learn how quick and easy changes can have substantial impacts on your emotional and physical health and well-being. We will learn about:

Building habits
Making your life easier
Ways to support your well-being

Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Time: 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.

Location: Cofrin Library, 7th floor, room 735

No need to RSVP – just mark your calendar to join us, and bring your lunch!

You could also participate in this webinar at your workstation if you prefer – please visit wellwisconsin.staywell.com and go to Wellness Webinars to register.

All webinars are recorded and available to Well Wisconsin Program participants on the StayWell wellness portal after the event date.

To access the StayWell wellness portal, you must be an employee, retiree, or spouse enrolled in the State of Wisconsin or Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Programs.

Volunteer Opportunity: WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival

The WSMA State Solo and Ensemble Festival is looking for volunteers! There are three time options for what volunteers will be doing. On May 4^th, there are 15-20 helpers needed for moving music stands to their proper sites, hanging signs, and ensuring that the correct amount of chairs and stands are in each site. On May 5^th during the Festival, there are several positions up for grabs. Room monitors will be collecting results from judges to give to the runners, crossing off the event list in their room as the day goes on, showing the judges to their rooms, and always make sure you have a pencil! Runners/Logistics will be going around campus to collect results from judges to the Headquarters of the event. Results/Tabulation will be working in HQ calculating the results from the judges. Coffee and Donuts will be delivering coffee, donuts, and treats to the judges. On May 5^th after the festival has finished, there are 15-20 volunteers needed for clean-up which includes putting the music stands back, collecting the signs, putting classrooms back to their original structure, and putting the pianos into the hallways for custodial pickup the next week. Please contact Eric Hansen (hansene@uwgb.edu) for more information and to sign up!

Parents – Keep in Shape!

What’s a healthy habit that will make you, and if you have children, feel and look better? Exercise!

Being active can prevent medical problems such as heart disease and diabetes. So, try to exercise most days of the week. Most adults should aim for a total of two and a half hours of moderate physical activity a week. Kids need at least an hour a day.

Here are some activities you can do, with or without children to make exercise part of your daily routine today:

Listen to your favorite music and dance or jump rope to the beat.
Follow an exercise program on television daily.
Do household chores together to music. Sweep and mop the floor, vacuum the carpet, or wash the windows.
Count and see how long you and your child can stretch out and strengthen your muscles. Your child should not hold the stretch for more than 30 seconds.
Do sit-ups, pull-ups, push-ups, and jumping jacks. But be sure to warm your muscles up first with light activity or movement.
Walk at a fast pace up and down an apartment hallway.

Always make sure that a child won’t get hurt when you exercise. For example, remove throw rugs or other tripping hazards when you work out at home.

Start slowly and build up your activity level gradually. Choose exercises that will make you sweat and breathe hard. But don’t overdo it. You should be able to talk when you are exercising.

Remember to drink plenty of fluids before and after you exercise. And have fun keeping in shape!

Article from the StayWell Company, LLC

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

1 frozen ripe banana
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup skim milk

Directions

Bananas that are getting past ripe work perfectly in smoothies. Peel them, wrap them in plastic, and freeze them. Later, cut the banana into pieces. Put ingredients into blender and puree till smooth. Pour into 2 glasses.

Serves 2; Each serving contains about 122 calories, 5 g protein, 0 g fat, 24 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, and 63 mg sodium.

Recipe from the StayWell Company, LLC

WRS Annual Statement of Benefits Now Available in the MyUW Portal

If you were covered by the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) in 2017, your WRS Annual Statement of Benefits is now available in the MyUW Portal.

Log in to the portal. Go to the Benefit Information module and click on the Statements tab. Choose “2017 ETF Annual Statement of Benefits (WRS) Issued 2018” to view or print your statement. The WRS Annual Statement of Benefits provides you with information about your WRS account as of January 1, 2018.

Understanding Your Statement

Your WRS Annual Statement of Benefits includes your 2017 earnings and service, years of creditable service as of January 1, 2018, retirement benefit projections, separation benefit, death benefit, and primary beneficiary designation(s) for your WRS account.

The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) has many resources available to assist you in understanding your Statement of Benefits. Review and verify each section of your statement using these resources as a guide.

An introductory letter which highlights important information on the statement.
The ETF Statement of Benefits web page which provides many resources including an Interactive Sample Statement of Benefits, FAQ for Statement of Benefits and the Explanation of Annual Statement of Benefits.
Live Webinar: Understanding Your Annual WRS Statement of Benefits – featured topics include WRS contributions, vesting status, years of service, and what happens to your account if you die before taking a benefit. The webinar is offered on the dates below. Registration is required. Have your statement in hand while participating in this webinar.
- May 3, 2018, 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- May 7, 2018, 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- May 18, 2018, 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- May 22, 2018, 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Reviewing Your Beneficiaries

It is important to review your WRS account primary beneficiary(ies) on your statement. If you do not have beneficiaries listed on your statement, it may be that you do not have a beneficiary designation on file, or your designation was made before 1998 (beneficiaries added before 1998 are not listed on your statement). It is suggested that if you do not have a beneficiary designation listed on your statement that you complete a Beneficiary Designation Form.

Death benefits are always paid according to the most recent valid beneficiary designation form on file with ETF prior to an individual’s death. Your beneficiary information does not automatically change when a significant life event occurs, such as a divorce or a marriage. You may add, change or remove beneficiaries by completing a Beneficiary Designation form (ET-2320) or Beneficiary Designation-Alternate form (ET-2321). Mail your completed beneficiary designation directly to ETF at the address listed at the top of the form.

Questions?

If you have questions about your statement, please contact Human Resources at payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.

Source: UW Service Center

Congratulations Kevin Smith!

On April 16, 2018, Kevin Smith transitioned from a Facilities Repair Worker-Advanced to an HVAC/Refrigeration Specialist-Advanced for Residence Life.

Congratulations, Kevin!