HRS Announcements & Timely Information

Access to Workday reference guides during Jira outage

An ongoing issue in Jira is currently preventing employees from accessing Workday reference guides via the Workday Service Desk. WSU ITS is working with Atlassian to identify the cause of […]
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One Month Until Elevating Cougs!

In just one month, WSU employees from across the system will come together for Elevating Cougs 2026. More than a conference, Elevating Cougs is an opportunity to learn from fellow […]
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2027 Open Enrollment Dates: October 26 – November 23

Where to Find Information The 2027 Open Enrollment website is up and will be updated as information is provided. You can find the Benefit Fairs schedule, New Premium Rates and […]
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Faculty and Administrative Professional Salary Increases Effective October 1, 2026

Salary increases for eligible Administrative Professional (AP) and Faculty employees will take effect on October 1, 2026. The 2026 increase allocation is 1% for eligible AP and Faculty employees. Eligibility […]
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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.
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