Important HRS Announcements
For all employees
- Impacts to Workday Service Desk and Knowledge Base: Get alternate links to guides and updates on the Workday service desk and knowledge base issue resolution.
- The 2027 Open Enrollment period runs from October 26 – November 23 with an effective date of January 1, 2027 for all changes. Review the Benefit Fairs schedule, New Premium Rates and a summary of what is changing on the 2027 Open Enrollment website.
- Elevating Cougs conference: October 21-22, 2026! This year’s theme, Everyday Coug Ingenuity, celebrates the creativity, problem-solving, and innovation happening across WSU every day.
For Department HR Partners
- October 2026 Mass Salary Increase blackout dates: October 3 – 12. Download the reference guide as a PDF for details or get an overview from the Workday Digest post.
Employees
Information and help for current employees on all HR topics including time and leave, compensation, training, Workday, and HR policies.
Training
Have questions about assigned training or professional development opportunities? Get answers on the Training home page.
Managers
Get Manager resources and support including incident reports, employee performance, and time & leave guidance.
Personnel Admins
Find Personnel Admin resources and help for the HR actions and academic appointments made in the departments.
Highlighted & Timely Resources
- Looking to get your personnel admin activities organized for the year ahead? Scroll through the month-by-month plan for the common HR events & actions that happen throughout the year
- Get guidance and resources for HR actions impacted by the Strategic Reduction and Pauses
- Learn about the changes for 2026 to the Voluntary Retirement Plan
- Review a variety of WSU and external resources that help you Care for Yourself and Others
- Our expanded Training section contains a new Learning Administrator Toolkit that shares resources for training reporting and assignments
Latest HRS News
Access to Workday reference guides during Jira outage
- Find Your Fit at Elevating Cougs 2026
- One Month Until Elevating Cougs!
- Exploring Hispanic Heritage Month
- Let’s Get Curious
- Are Your Benefits Working For You?
- Conversations Matter: The Power of a Simple Check-In
- HRS Welcomes Fall Student Employees
- 2027 Open Enrollment Dates: October 26 – November 23
- University Holiday Calendar Downloads Available
- Upcoming EAP Sessions for Employees & Leaders
Popular Employee Links
New Employees
We’re so glad you joined us! Our New Employees Onboarding page gives you all the info you need to make a great start at WSU.
Elevating Cougs
Get inspired and learn at Elevating Cougs, WSU’s annual, 2-day professional development event that serves the unique needs and journeys of our employees.
Weather & WSU Alerts
Bad weather impacting your campus? Go to the Inclement Weather page for FAQs, policies, and campus alerts.
