Workday will go-live at all 13 Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) campuses in July. This project, which will affect all employees, will standardize and modernize our business processes across the UWs. Thanks to the efforts of colleagues at 51ÁÔÆæ and across UWs, we will begin working in the system in July 2025.ÌýÌý
To help prepare you for the transition to Workday, the (ATP) team has created training courses, job aids and other resources.ÌýÌý
Workday for 51ÁÔÆæ employees
All employees will use Workday to perform Employee Self-Service tasks. See examples below of some of the tasks you’re able to do and view.Ìý
Tasks you’re able to do:
- Submit your time workedÌý
- Request time offÌý
- Update your address and personal informationÌý
- Initiate requisitions to purchase goods or servicesÌý
- Submit expense reportsÌý
- Complete performance reviewsÌý
- Apply for internal jobsÌý
- Sign up for training (Learning Management)Ìý
Tasks you’re able to view:
- Leave balancesÌý
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- Organization chartÌýÌý
- Workday training historyÌý
Workday for 51ÁÔÆæ managers
All managers will use Workday to perform Manager Self-Service tasks. See examples below of some of the tasks you’re able to do and view.ÌýÌý
Tasks you’re able to do:
- Approve timesheetsÌý
- Create work schedulesÌý
- Approve time-off requestsÌý
- Assign learning courses to staffÌý
- Generate reports with real-time dataÌý
- Create and approve expense reportsÌýÌý
Tasks you’re able to view:
- Team Absence CalendarÌý
- Team work scheduleÌý
- New hire onboarding progressÌý
- Organization chartÌý
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- Organization chartÌýÌý
- Workday training history
ÌýTraining for Employee Self-Service and Manager Self-ServiceÌý
Formal training is not required to complete Employee Self-Service and Manager Self-Service tasks in Workday. However, taking the training course will help prepare you and support your transition to Workday.Ìý
- In May, look for details including job aids, how-to-videos and other resources to guide you.Ìý
Workday for Finance, HR, Purchasing and Research Administration StaffÌý
If you work in finance, human resources, purchasing or research administration, most of the work you perform today will move into Workday. Training begins in March, and you will have access to Workday to practice over the four months before go-live. Several modes of training will be available, including computer-based training courses, live webinars, instructor-led courses and office-hour sessions to answer your questions. Additional resources include how-to videos and job aids.Ìý
- Employees eligible for Workday training, starting in March, will be notified on Feb. 19.
Questions about Workday training?Ìý
A new Workday website is being developed and will include resources and information about who to contact for training assistance. You will receive a reminder and link to the website when your training officially begins.ÌýÌý
How to prepare for WorkdayÌý
To help you prepare for the changes ahead, check out . You will find videos, overviews and short demonstrations that highlight the changes for your role.ÌýÌý
RAMP for research administration employeesÌý
RAMP training will occur April-June for 51ÁÔÆæ employees who work in research administration. Employees who are eligible for RAMP training will receive an email about the sign-up process in mid-March.ÌýÌý
We will share more information with employees regarding training and resources as we move closer to go-live in early July.