Workday at UW–Madison
All Universities of Wisconsin faculty and staff, including UW–Madison, use Workday for self-service tasks. This includes submitting time off, managing employee information, accessing job-related training, and more. The tools below are designed to make it easier to navigate new systems, understand updated HR processes, and stay aligned with UW–Madison’s HR best practices. Employees may access Workday through MyUW.
HR Guides to Workday:
News for Employees
Working at UW
- Parking permit updates from Transportation ServicesJuly 15, 2026
- Professional development contributes to positive workplacesJuly 15, 2026
- Webinar teaches team communication skillsJuly 15, 2026
- Help make UW–Madison a drug-free workplaceJuly 15, 2026
- July 4 floating legal holidayJuly 8, 2026
- Eligible employees can now enter leave banking in WorkdayJuly 8, 2026
Events for Employees
- July
- July 24
- July 28
- August
- August 12Inside the UW–Madison Hiring Process: A Guide for Internal ApplicantsCareer Development@UW Series12:00 PM
- August 24
- October
- October 8
Employee Recognition
- Meet the 2026 University Staff Recognition Award winnersJune 15, 2026
- Professor Emeritus John Ralph elected to National Academy of SciencesMay 11, 2026
- Primatologist Karen Strier elected to American Philosophical SocietyMay 7, 2026
- History scholar Stephen Kantrowitz awarded Andrew Carnegie FellowshipMay 5, 2026
- 48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awardsMay 4, 2026