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News and Announcements from the Office of Human Resources

HR Connect

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    New Personnel System Website

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    Jolene Truckenbrod

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    The 2011-13 biennial budget (Act 32 of 2011) created s. 36.115, authorizing and directing the development of two distinct new personnel systems (human resource related policies and procedures) separate from the existing personnel system under ch. 230, one for all UW-Madison employees and one for the balance of all University of Wisconsin System employees. These…

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    Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM)

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    Jolene Truckenbrod

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    Beginning on February 20th, 2012, unclassified search and screens, adjunct faculty and Limited Term Employee (LTE) recruitments will be handled in Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM), which is a module of HRS.  Once implemented, TAM will have a considerable impact on the way recruitments are handled.  The system will change the way that candidates apply for…

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    T. Rowe Price Live Webinars

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    Jolene Truckenbrod

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    T. Rowe Price Live Webinars — Weeks of February 6 and February 13 T. Rowe Price will offer two live webinars this spring semester – Retirement Investing from Beginning to End and Retirement Milestones – both at various times. These are live presentations over the web, and there will be time for you at ask…

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    New ETF Retirement Video

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    Jolene Truckenbrod

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    New ETF Video: When Should I Retire? Wisconsin Retirement System members planning to retire at the end of a year often question whether their initial benefit would be higher if they instead waited until the beginning of the next year. There is no “one-size-fits-all” answer. This presentation provides a detailed explanation that will help determine…

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    2012 TSA 403(b) Contribution Maximum

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    Jolene Truckenbrod

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    UW Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) Program Update The Internal Revenue Service has announced the 2012 contribution maximums for the Tax Sheltered Annuity Program. For 2012 University of Wisconsin employees may contribute a maximum of $17,000 to the Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) Program. Employees age 50 and over can contribute an additional $5,500 for a total of…

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    TIAA CREF Counseling Sessions

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    Jolene Truckenbrod

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    TIAA CREF is offering individual and confidential counseling sessions where you can discuss your financial situation with a TIAA CREF consultant.  They will be able available to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions and help simplify your retirement planning. When:            Monday, November 21, 2011, 9:45am – 5:00pm                        Tuesday, November 22,…

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    2011-13 Compensation Plan

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    Jolene Truckenbrod

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    Proposed 2011-13 Compensation Plan   If approved, the new compensation plan would be effective January 1, 2012.  Below are links to a summary of the proposed changes and the draft 2011-13 Compensation Plan: http://oser.state.wi.us/docview.asp?docid=7275 ftp://doaftp04.doa.state.wi.us/doadocs/2011-2013CompPlanJCOER.pdf If you have questions regarding the new plan, please send your email to compensationplan@uwsa.edu and UW System will be fielding your questions at this…

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    Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Sessions

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    Jolene Truckenbrod

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    Scott Schewe, a representative from WDC, will be available to meet individually with employees regarding their current WDC enrollment and for those interested in learning more about the program and planning for retirement by investing before tax dollars. When:   Thursday, November 3rd, 8:00 am to 4:30pm Where:   University Union Building, Wequiock Room #101A (lower level)…

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    Statewide Employees Combined Campaign

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    Jolene Truckenbrod

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     2011 Statewide Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) The Statewide Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) annual workplace campaign began on October 10, 2011.  You can make a pledge anytime between October 10, 2011 and November 30, 2011. The campaign is online, making it easier for you to give and make a difference in your COMMUNITY and the WORLD.…

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    Year-End Information for Classified Employees

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    Jolene Truckenbrod

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    **Important information regarding vacation carry over, compensatory time, and personal & floating holidays** Please be advised: Employees eligible to utilize the Annual Leave Conversion Option will receive written notification of this by the end of November. Attention Classified Employees and their Supervisors: UW-Green Bay requires that vacation for classified employees be taken in the calendar year…