{"id":94,"date":"2020-04-27T15:32:45","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T20:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ohrwd\/uwsa\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2025-08-27T12:57:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:57:55","slug":"managers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/managers\/","title":{"rendered":"Manager Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"cfct-build-94\" class=\"cfct-build grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-module-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2021\/03\/Work_Thrive_Belong2-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1283\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2021\/03\/Work_Thrive_Belong2-3.png\" class=\"cfct-mod-image cfct-module-image-mod-image alignnone \" alt=\"Work Thrive Belong Banner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2021\/03\/Work_Thrive_Belong2-3.png 1283w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2021\/03\/Work_Thrive_Belong2-3-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2021\/03\/Work_Thrive_Belong2-3-1024x172.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2021\/03\/Work_Thrive_Belong2-3-768x129.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1283px) 100vw, 1283px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-9 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-rich-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content copy\"><h2>Manager Resources<\/h2>\n<p>Providing access to accurate and relevant information is just one of the ways UW System Human Resources (UWSHR) supports the UWSA management team. Brief overviews for some of the most common topics and links to additional information are available below. Don&#8217;t forget to visit Topics in the menu above for more.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s recruitment for a new staff member or advice on an employment relations issue, consider us your strategic partner. If there is any way that UWSHR can be of assistance, don&#8217;t hesitate to <a href=\"mailto:uwshr@wisconsin.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-tabs-accordions\">\n\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"bs-accordion \">\n        <div id=\"926br\" class=\"panel-group\">\n        \n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_eap-tools-support-for-managers\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_eap-tools-support-for-managers\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#eap-tools-support-for-managers\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eap-tools-support-for-managers\">EAP Tools &amp; Support for Managers<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"eap-tools-support-for-managers\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_eap-tools-support-for-managers\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider is Acentra Health. In addition to providing confidential resources to address personal concerns, Acentra Health also offers resources to assist with work concerns, some of which are specifically geared toward managers. To access these resources, follow the steps below.<\/p><ul><li>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/sowi.mylifeexpert.com\/\">sowi.mylifeexpert.com\/<\/a>\u00a0(username: SOWI). Account set-up required to access online resources.<\/li><li>Once on the Acentra Health website, in the upper right-hand corner, click on the File\/Toolbox icon and select Documents from the options in the pop-up box.<\/li><li>Click on the Management tab in the gray bar.<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_international-staff-services\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_international-staff-services\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#international-staff-services\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"international-staff-services\">International Staff Services<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"international-staff-services\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_international-staff-services\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>UWSA has entered into a partnership with UW-Madison to consolidate and standardize immigration services for international employees to UW System Institutions. UW-Madison's International Faculty and Staff Services (IFSS) is the Center of Excellence providing expertise in employee immigration services for UWSA international employees.<\/p><p>If you are considering opening a recruitment internationally, there are specific requirements and steps to take in advance of posting the position. Be sure to discuss these requirements with your HR Strategic Partner at the beginning of the process. If you have specific questions for the IFSS team email: <a href=\"mailto:Immigration@ohr.wisc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immigration@ohr.wisc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_onboarding-quick-links\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_onboarding-quick-links\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#onboarding-quick-links\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"onboarding-quick-links\">Onboarding Quick Links<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"onboarding-quick-links\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_onboarding-quick-links\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Onboarding resources can be accessed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/hr-services-and-support\/onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR Services and Support web page &gt; Onboarding<\/a>.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_offboarding-quick-links\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_offboarding-quick-links\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#offboarding-quick-links\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"offboarding-quick-links\">Offboarding Quick Links<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"offboarding-quick-links\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_offboarding-quick-links\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Offboarding resources can be accessed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/hr-services-and-support\/offboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR Services and Support web page &gt; Offboarding<\/a>.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_payroll-information-time-approval\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_payroll-information-time-approval\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#payroll-information-time-approval\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"payroll-information-time-approval\">Payroll Information &amp; Time Approval<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"payroll-information-time-approval\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_payroll-information-time-approval\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <h4>Payroll<\/h4><p>Review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ohrwd\/benefits\/general-employee-info\/payroll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Payroll web page<\/a>\u00a0for the payroll schedule, direct deposit form, Self-Identification &amp; W-4 Withholding forms.<\/p><p>Employees can view earnings statements, benefits elections, direct deposit information and other personal information in Workday (<a href=\"http:\/\/myworkday.wisconsin.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">myworkday.wisconsin.edu<\/a>).<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/acceptable-documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I-9 Acceptable Documents<\/a> - UWSA employees complete the I-9 via Compli-9 online.<\/p><h4>Time Approval<\/h4><p>Learn how to approve time and leave requests for your employees. You will need to use login credentials to access these resources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/workday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Approving Time<\/a>.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>For questions about payroll and leave approval contact:<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"mailto:GetHelpUW@support.wisconsin.edu\">GetHelpUW@support.wisconsin.edu<\/a><br \/>(888) 298-0141 (Phone)<br \/>(608) 890-2327 (Fax)<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_performance-management-and-performance-improvement\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_performance-management-and-performance-improvement\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#performance-management-and-performance-improvement\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"performance-management-and-performance-improvement\">Performance Management and Performance Improvement<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"performance-management-and-performance-improvement\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_performance-management-and-performance-improvement\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <h4>Performance Management<\/h4><p>The University of Wisconsin System is committed to a performance management system that fosters and acknowledges excellent employee performance. UWSHR recommends that all managers regularly communicate with direct reports regarding expectations, goals and overall performance in addition to the formal touchpoints in the performance period. Performance management\u00a0should be conducted with fairness and transparency, and should also include opportunities to discuss and plan for employee career development.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/hr-services-and-support\/performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UWSA Performance Management Overview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h4>Performance Improvement<\/h4><p>When a performance issue needs to be addressed, managers should engage with their assigned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/hr-services-and-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR Strategic Partner<\/a> as early as possible to discuss the appropriate steps to address the employee.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_sexual-violence-harassment-and-consensual-relationships\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_sexual-violence-harassment-and-consensual-relationships\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#sexual-violence-harassment-and-consensual-relationships\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sexual-violence-harassment-and-consensual-relationships\">Sexual Violence &amp; Harassment and Consensual Relationships<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"sexual-violence-harassment-and-consensual-relationships\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_sexual-violence-harassment-and-consensual-relationships\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>This policy applies to all University of Wisconsin System institutions and programs. The policy covers the following conduct: sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and domestic violence.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/everfi.com\/courses\/workplace-training\/harassment-discrimination\/?cta=inline_cta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everfi \u2013 Harassment Prevention Training login<\/a> - training completion required<\/li><\/ul><p>This policy describes the Board of Regents\u2019 expectations with respect to consensual romantic or sexual relationships where a power differential exists. This policy covers all UW System employees, students, and affiliated individuals.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/regents\/policies\/consensual-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consensual Relationships (Regent Policy Document 14-8)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>To read more about this and important related subjects review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/hr-services-and-support\/aaeeo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UWSA Affirmative Action &amp; Equal Employment Opportunity web page<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_staff-directory\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_staff-directory\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#staff-directory\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"staff-directory\">Staff Directory<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"staff-directory\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_staff-directory\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>If you have new staff starting, staff that are changing jobs, or staff leaving employment with UWSA, you will want that information correctly reflected on our website. Staff directory information appears in two official places on our website:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/directory\/\">UWSA's Online Staff Directory<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/offices\/\">UWSA Office Snapshots<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>To submit staff information, fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/connect-resources\/communications-services-request\/\">Web Request Form<\/a>. Under \"Select the Communications Services You Need,\" choose <em>Staff Change &amp; Staff Directory Update<\/em>. Then fill out the information and upload a photo, if desired.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_talent-acquisition-quick-links\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_talent-acquisition-quick-links\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#talent-acquisition-quick-links\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"talent-acquisition-quick-links\">Talent Acquisition Quick Links<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"talent-acquisition-quick-links\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_talent-acquisition-quick-links\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <h4>Affirmative Action &amp; Equal Employment Opportunity Employment<\/h4><p>The University of Wisconsin System Administration is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate supporting equality and differences among its members. To read more about this and important related subjects review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/hr-services-and-support\/aaeeo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UWSA Affirmative Action &amp; Equal Employment Opportunity web page<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><h4>HR TRANSACTION APPROVAL FORMS<\/h4><p>UWSA managers will work with their HR Managers to complete the following forms, depending upon the type of transaction, to obtain the appropriate approvals:<\/p><h6><span class=\"doc-icon\"><a class=\"doc-type pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/download\/recruitment\/Job-Requisition-Posting-Form_01032024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Job Requisition-Posting Form <span class=\"sr-only\"> pdf<\/span><\/a><\/span>\r\n<\/h6><p>This form should be used to initiate a job posting.<\/p><h6><span class=\"doc-icon\"><a class=\"doc-type pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/download\/recruitment\/Job-Requisition-Form_02152024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Job-Requisition-Form <span class=\"sr-only\"> pdf<\/span><\/a><\/span>\r\n<\/h6><p>This form should be used to initiate a job requisition for the following:<br \/>\u2022 Student Hourly<br \/>\u2022 Temporary Employment<br \/>\u2022 Executive Positions<br \/>\u2022 Recruitment Waiver<\/p><h6><\/h6><p>Use this form to request approval of any employee or job change request.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_telecommuting\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_telecommuting\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#telecommuting\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"telecommuting\">Telecommuting<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"telecommuting\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_telecommuting\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uw-policies\/uw-system-administrative-policies\/telecommuting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UW System Administrative Policy 1228: Telecommuting<\/a><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/ohrwd\/admin\/download\/Managers-Guide-to-Telecommuting.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manager's Guide to Telecommuting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/download\/OUT-OF-STATE-TELECOMMUTING-JUSTIFICATION-FORM-8.6.2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Out of State Telecommuting Justification Form<\/a><\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 cfct-block\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-94","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","cfct-can-haz-build"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/94","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/94\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9913,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/94\/revisions\/9913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uwsa\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}