Health and Wellness
April 23, 2024
2024 DEI Forum Achieving Equity Together: April 30-May 1, 2024
The Professional Staff Organization DEI Committee is thrilled to announce the upcoming 2024 Annual DEI Forum will be held on April 30 and May 1. This year’s forum will focus on overcoming the challenges associated with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in higher education. The event will center around the UW’s commitment to social justice…
February 5, 2024
Intergenerational Wisdom: Healing Forward with Dr. Wilson Edward Reed
In honor of Black History Month, the Burke Museum has partnered with the PSO DEI committee to host a candid conversation that centers on the elders of the African diaspora, cultural healing modalities, and a shared reflection from Dr. Wilson Edward Reed. He will share how his healing journey from anxiety and depression has evolved since…
December 14, 2023
Join us for the Winter Wellness Fair – January 26
The Professional Staff Organization Events Committee is excited to invite staff to our Winter Wellness Fair, in collaboration with UW Recreation. Stop by the Intramural Activities Building (IMA) on January 26, 11am-1pm to meet colleagues and start your year off right. We’ll have… Micro massages Climbing at the Crags Climbing Center Intramural games Access to…
June 15, 2022
UWHR policy updates for vacation accrual, PFML and more
UWHR has shared updates to a few policies. Effective July 1, 2022, more than 10 days unpaid time off no longer impacts two provisions of employment: Unpaid time off will no longer affect the rate at which contract covered, classified, and professional staff earn a month of service towards a higher vacation accrual rate. While…
September 16, 2021
Survey of Professional Staff on Return to In-Person Work
Over the course of spring and summer 2021 quarters, the PSO Board received emails and questions from professional staff who expressed concerns about returning to onsite/in-person work. It became clear that professional staff wanted more transparency and information about the university’s plans to return to in-person work. In order to better understand the concerns of…
July 15, 2021
WA Cares Fund: details and resources
Washington State’s new mandatory long-term care (LTC) insurance under the WA Cares Fund will pay for long-term care expenses (up to $36,500 in total) for those who reside in Washington State when they require long-term care. The WA Cares Fund will be funded by a new payroll tax, starting January 2, 2022, of 0.58% of…
October 29, 2020
Election stress: UWHR resources
No matter where you stand on candidates and issues, it is important to acknowledge how many may feel due to the election. Stress and anxiety can affect our health, our work, and our relationships and interactions with others. Please review and share UWHR’s resources to help employees and managers over the next few weeks: FOR…
