Changing the Way We Experience Learning Imagine attending a course on how to build a house. During the class, you see a lot of blueprints and tools, but never pick up a hammer. Have you …
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Change is scary! But it is also an opportunity!
By Joshua Schwab During times of change it can often be hard to manage the stress that comes with uncertainty. But change is inevitable and can actually be an opportunity for new growth, improvement and …
Evaluation 2017: From Learning to Action, Part 2 of 2
By Sarah Carroll Part 2: Maximizing Usefulness in Evaluation At the American Evaluation Association Conference in Washington D.C. in early November 2017, I and roughly 4,300 other attendees had the mixed fortune of being able …
One To Watch: Lynn Freeman
Position: Director of Talent Development (August 2015–Present) Location: Office of Human Resources, 21 North Park Street Educational Background: BA in Political Science and Russian from Grinnell College MS in Student Personnel from Truman State University …
Evaluation 2017: From Learning to Action, Part 1 of 2
By Sarah Carroll Part 1: Maximizing Usefulness in Evaluation At the American Evaluation Association Conference in Washington D.C. in early November 2017, I and roughly 4,300 other attendees had the mixed fortune of being able …
The HR@UW 2017 Conference in Review: A Celebration of Partnerships
UW–Madison’s second HR@UW Conference for the HR and Payroll campus community took place on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Union South, drawing roughly 235 members of the university’s HR and Payroll community as well as …
Message from the Director
Dear Colleagues: It has been my privilege to serve as the founding Interim Director of the HR Communities of Practice Office these past two years. As I prepare to retire from UW–Madison later this month, …
Preventing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence at UW-Madison
Starting in July 2017, all UW–Madison employees are required to complete an online prevention education program by Sept. 30. The online training module, Preventing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence at UW–Madison online training module launched …
Help Managers Promote the Title and Total Compensation Study
HR Representatives have an important role in helping managers get the word out to employees about campus forums on the Title and Total Compensation Study. The forums will introduce employees to the Study and gather input on …
Reflecting on a Distinguished Career at OHR: Don Schutt Interview
By Harry Webne-Behrman Later this month, Don Schutt will be retiring after 20 years at the UW–Madison Office of Human Resources, and almost 40 years connected with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Throughout his distinguished career, …