Employee orientation rescheduled

The Office of Human Resource Development has rescheduled employee orientation for Thursday, Nov. 8.

Director Don Schutt says the office felt that holding an orientation on the original Sept. 14 date would be inconsistent with the climate of the rest of the nation in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

This is the third orientation offered by the Office of Human Resource Development, but it is the first time the event is offered to all UW–Madison employees in addition to new hires.

Schutt says the decision to expand the event stems from the interest of long-time university employees who never had the opportunity to participate in a campus orientation.

The orientation seeks to familiarize employees with the resources the institution has to offer, help employees grow and develop on campus so they feel they are helping “beyond the walls of their office” and reconfirm the importance of every employee to the university, Schutt says.

The orientation is also designed to promote initiatives in the campus strategic plan aimed at nurturing human resources. Part of this process is getting employees involved in the campus beyond their own offices.

The event will run 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Kohl Center. Representatives from more than 30 campus departments, offices, schools, organizations and centers will discuss the resources and services they provide.

The event provides access to many resources in one place so it will greatly reduce the time employees must spend seeking information, Schutt says. The tours will allow employees to learn more about the campus and its history.

For more information, call (608) 263-1016.