Human Resources

Time Off types now have improved organization in the Absence Calendar

To help employees locate their required time off type more easily, time off types available in the Absence Calendar have been reorganized into additional folders. This update is visible in the Select Absence Type pop up in the Absence Calendar. Leave of Absence time offs have been moved into defined folders, for example LOA Time […]

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Paper paycheck option unavailable to new employees hired on or after July 1

In accordance with state law, paper paychecks will no longer be offered as a payment election to new employees hired on or after July 1, 2023, including Civil Service, Administrative Professional, and faculty appointments. This spring, the Washington State Legislature passed bill HB1361, updating statutes relating to state employee pay procedures. HB1361 requires that “state employees […]

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Review your education information in Workday

In an effort to ensure Workday is an accurate source of employee data, we’re encouraging faculty and staff to review and, if needed, update their Education information in their employee profiles. An employee’s Education information, located in the Career section of their profile, indicates degrees that have been completed or are in-progress, including high school, […]

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June training materials update

Recent changes include new guides for updating employee profiles, time and absence, security, Adaptive Planning workflows, and usability updates. Here are the new and updated training materials and resources for May: General What Can an Employee as Self Do in Workday? Workday Glossary Finance 1099 Miscellaneous Adjustments Audit Access for Pcard and CTA Create a […]

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Entering time for employees with mid-week hires, terminations, or overtime eligibility changes

We’ve created a new reference guide to help improve the accuracy of pay for employees with mid-week hires, terminations, and overtime eligibility changes. This new guide for HR Partners addresses instances where Straight Time or Absence must be entered to ensure the accurate pay for impacted employees. Explore the new guide here, which includes examples […]

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Salary Over the Cap training available for registration in Percipio

Cost Center Managers and Grant Managers are highly encouraged to attend Salary Over the Cap training on Thursday, July 15, from 9-10 a.m. Registration is now available in Percipio.   This training covers how to enter and update Costing Allocations for employees with an Institutional Base Salary (IBS) rate exceeding the current DHHS Salary Cap […]

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New Employee Orientation training now available on-demand

To ensure new WSU employees have timely access to New Employee Orientation, System Orientation, and Benefits Orientation training modules are now available on-demand in Percipio. System Orientation will be available online to all new employees, as well as Benefits Orientation.   WSU Retirement orientation for Civil Service and Administrative Professionals and Faculty remains available via registration, […]

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Optimization Consultations offer one-on-one help for areas

This summer, we’re excited to begin offering Optimization Consultations, a new opportunity for areas to connect with the Modernization team to maximize their use of Workday. If your area has been struggling with a specific function, or if you simply want to find ways to be more efficient in how you use Workday, Optimization Consultations […]

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Prepare for July Mass Salary Increase blackout dates

In July 2023, HRS will process the following mass action in Workday: Civil Service Mass Salary Increase effective July 1 Departments are encouraged to prepare for this blackout date by reviewing the July 2023 HCM Mass Action Timelines and Options guide. This guide provides information about key deadlines and tasks that require completion prior to […]

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May training materials update

Recent changes include instructions for new request types and service desk tickets, information about Holiday credits for nonpermanent employees, Adaptive Planning access, new Workday Concepts guides, and usability updates. Here are the new and updated training materials and resources for May: General Security Requests Workday Security Concepts: How it Works and How to Request Security […]

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