Employee Resources for Online Attacks

UW-Madison employees may find themselves increasingly the subject of unwanted attention online as incidents of trolling and doxxing become more common.

What to do: 

• Employees should call 9-1-1 immediately if they or their family are in imminent physical danger or receive specific threats. 
• If the incident is related to or may impact the workplace or their work, employees should contact their supervisor or Housing HR at hr@housing.wisc.edu. Supervisors are to contact their local HR representative.  

Resources:  

The Office of Strategic Communication has developed employee resources for online attacks. Resources include:  

• Long-term management and resources
• Definitions of trolling and doxxing 
• Assessing safety 
• Addressing attacks that do not directly threaten safety 
• Ways to limit online exposure 
• Long-term management and resources

Annual Performance Reviews Launching July 1st

The Annual Evaluation is a structured discussion for growth, recognition, and strategic alignment. Each evaluation includes:

• A formal review of an employee’s performance over the past year
• Providing feedback on achievements and challenges
• Fostering communication
• Identifying strengths and weaknesses
• Setting future goals
• Aligning individual work with broader organizational objectives
• Supporting professional development

 Annual Reviews launch in Workday on July 1, 2026. This review period documents performance from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Employees starting on or after May 1, 2026, are not eligible to receive an Annual Review-2026 in Workday.

Reviews need to be completed no later than August 15, 2026.

Watch for details to come for additional support and resources for MLMS employees.

Resources for Employee & Supervisor Career Development Conversations

Conversations about career development — during performance evaluations and throughout the year — are an important part of employee growth.

Learning and Talent Development offers a number of free learning opportunities and resources to help employees take ownership of their careers and to help managers and supervisors provide guidance and support.

• The Career Development@UW series of workshops offers strategies, tools, and resources to help employees navigate their career path effectively.
• Employees can develop their own step-by-step approach to Setting Career Goals with this online resource. Coaching and Developing Others is a free course that builds understanding of coaching as a tool and provides practice using real-world situations.
• Managers and supervisors will find resources for fostering trust-based dialogue and creating more intentional career conversations at Informal and Formal Career Conversations.
• Employees can prepare for these conversations using the self-paced module, It’s Your Career: Having Productive Career Development Conversations with Your Supervisor.

Going to Be Out of the Office This Summer?

Employees are encouraged to have Workday tasks delegated to someone who will be available while they are out of the office to ensure processes continue to move forward. Delegation can be set up by the employee themselves, or if needed, by their manager or a Delegation Manager. Ideally, when possible, delegation should be completed before an employee leaves the office.

Workday Delegation How-Tos: 

• Delegation Overview – Employee/Manager (KB)
• Managing Delegations in Workday – Employee (KB)
• Managing Delegation on Behalf of Others in Workday (KB)
• Delegating Time and Absence Approval – Manager (KB)
• Being a Delegate for Delegation in Workday – Employee (KB)

Employee Health and Wellness Fair

Thursday, July 30th | Dejope Residence Hall, Lake Mendota Room

The Health and Wellness Fair will connect the community and UW-Madison with trusted health and wellness resources that support mental, financial, and physical well-being. Stop by to win prizes and enjoy samples, demonstrations, educational materials, healthy refreshments, and swag!

• Between 10:00am-1:00pm — Come explore exhibitors and services offering holistic wellness solutions, natural herbal solutions, wellness coaching, organic products, financial wellness, campus safety, UW Benefits, Cultural Linguistic Services, Retirement Planning, and much more!
• Between 1:30-3:30pm — We will be also offering educational flash talks to our employees on campus safety and personal wellness. Details to come!
• Between 11:00-4:30pm — Employee health screenings (private room at Dejope). Registration required at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin. See below for more information.

Have questions or do you know someone that may be interested in participating as an exhibitor at no cost?  Contact lateeter@wisc.edu.

***AND Save the Date for August 13, 2026, from 11:00pm-12:30am, a second wellness event will be offered for our 2nd and 3rd shift employees. Watch for Details!

Discover Your Numbers

A FREE Health Screening Event has been scheduled for UW employees (and spouses) who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. This screening event will be held Thursday, July 30th, 11am-4:30pm at Dejope Residence Hall! Limited space is available. We still have 88 openings! Sorry, no walk-ins!

At the onsite screening, you’ll learn your measurements for blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), cholesterol (HDL, LDL, and total), triglycerides and glucose, and be in and out in 20 minutes.

Registration is now OPEN at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin!

Resource Guide: How to View Time Off Balances in Workday for Employees

This guide provides information on how to view and understand your time off balances, including how to project your time off balances as of a date in the future and how to review your carryover balances. Checking your current time off balances (such as vacation, sick leave, and personal holidays) can help you stay up to date and manage your time off effectively.