Human Resources
January 17, 2023
Resources to navigate a work-life balance
The PSO Board sometimes hears from professional staff needing extra assistance navigating difficult work situations. Here are some important resources you should know about: When communicating with your supervisor regarding your job performance, expectations or responsibilities become unproductive, and you feel your concerns are not being heard, who should you turn to? After your manager your…
January 13, 2023
Reminder: Annual Attendance Incentive Program
Each January, the Annual Attendance Incentive Program allows UW employees whose sick time off balances exceed 480 hours as of January 1 to be compensated at 25% value for any accrued and unused sick time off accumulated during the previous calendar year. The Annual Attendance Incentive Program is ONLY available during the month of January.
December 12, 2022
HR Changes in the New Year
Head’s up! There are two changes to Washington State law that go into effect on January 1, 2023 that you should know about. First, due to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), all Washington State employers (including the UW) must post the pay range, benefits information, and other compensation on each job opening and…
October 10, 2022
How to submit a PSLF form completion request
When you can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), you’ll need a representative from UW to complete and sign a section of your application. When you are ready for this step, go to the Integrated Service Center (ISC)’s PSLF Form Completion Request page. The page has PSLF frequently asked questions and information and how…
September 14, 2022
BIPOC Staff Development Program Launching October 19th
Launching in October, this new program for staff who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color BIPOC is designed to foster community, advance professional development and increase engagement and retention of BIPOC staff at the University of Washington. Content includes self-paced online programming, in-person and Zoom events, competency-based workshops and specialized content — all…
September 12, 2022
Apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) before Oct 31
Are you an UW employee with student loans? Due to a temporary waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, you have until Oct 31, 2022 to take advantage of a temporary rule change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. You may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balances after making 120 payments while…
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…
June 11, 2022
UW Research Scientists Unionize
RSEs vote to unionize To fulfill the PSO’s mission to align the interests of the professional staff community with the university’s stated values the PSO will work to communicate new information to our Research Scientists and Engineers (RSE) regarding the ratification of the UWRU union as it becomes available. Much still has to be determined…
November 6, 2020
UW COVID-19 Employee Emergency Fund
Editors note 12/22: the fund and tshirt are no longer available The UW COVID-19 Employee Emergency Fund Is available to support eligible employees who are experiencing a temporary financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Colleagues who may need assistance can apply to the EEF online here: Apply for emergency funds Everyone is invited to contribute…
