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Cost Share Budget Request process

Recently, the Award Setup process was updated to enable the inclusion of cost share budget breakdowns in the Budget Setup tab in MyResearch. New awards with cost share are already being set up with cost share budgets. However, for awards with cost share obligations set up before January 1, 2024, grant administrators should submit a […]

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Adaptive Grants Forecasting resources and updates

Workday Adaptive Grants Forecasting launched for all Grants Managers and Principal Investigators (PIs) on January 10, 2024. Since its launch, more than 75 Grant Managers and PIs have begun using the tool to help project future expenses and remaining balances on their grants. The following training and resources are available to departmental grants administrators and PIs who […]

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Salary Over the Cap reminders and updates

In Summer 2023, Salary Over the Cap functionality launched in Workday. Below are some helpful resources and reminders for departmental grants personnel who perform processes related to Salary Over the Cap. A “one-stop” reference guide for Salary Over the Cap, Salary Over the Cap Notifications, Actions, and Examples, is currently available in the Workday Knowledge […]

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Change to notifications for one-time award payments

Effective January 29, automatic notifications to employees receiving a one-time payment of Award or Award-Gross-up will stop. All other compensation event notifications will remain the same. If used, the Employee Visibility Date field will determine the date an employee is able to view their award. Questions? Reach out at the Workday Service Desk.

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February training materials update

Recent changes include a new guide for Telework, updates to the Leave Without Pay process, and the addition of helpful information for delegations, security roles, and grants management. Here are the new and updated training materials and resources for February: General Find The Next Steps in an In-progress Business Process Transaction Request, Approve, and End […]

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First Workday Feature Release of 2024 coming in March

Workday issues two major updates, called “Feature Releases,” per year. The first Feature Release of 2024, also called “R1,” takes place March 8-9. During a Feature Release, Workday implements a series of system updates, improvements, and new features. While hundreds of new features and enhancements are available during a Release, we work to identify and […]

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Tips & Tricks: Three ways to find Workday reference guides

Workday Reference Guides can be accessed several ways. Whether you’re in search of a specific guide, or are simply browsing what’s available, one of the following platforms can help you find what you’re looking for. The Workday Service Desk If you’re looking for guidance on a specific process, or already know the title of the […]

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Cost Share budget breakdown resources and training

Recently, the Award Setup process was updated to enable the inclusion of cost share budget breakdowns in the Budget Setup tab in MyResearch. The cost share budget information submitted during an award setup will automatically be included in Workday budgets for grants. This allows for better reporting in Workday on progress toward meeting cost share […]

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New SMS step in Faculty job application process

We’ve updated the Faculty job application process to ensure the Sexual Misconduct Statement (SMS) process is followed for Federal Grant/Contract Funded positions. Applicants are required to go through an SMS screening prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, positions that are Federal Grant/Contract Funded are required to be offered contingent upon successful background check, prior […]

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