Employee Experience

WorkLife

Our resources are designed to help you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

The Whole U

Focused on fostering connection, holistic wellness, and engaging your interests, The Whole U is for UW, by UW.

Combined Fund Drive

The Combined Fund Drive is UW’s philanthropic workplace giving program for staff, faculty and retirees.

Wellness rooms

The UW provides private, secure, and clean wellness rooms in buildings across campus.

Distinguished Staff Award

Celebrate the outstanding staff members whose achievements support our University’s mission.

Thorud Leadership Award

Recognizing outstanding leadership since 2006, the Thorud Leadership Award is the highest leadership honor at the University of Washington.

Employee Experience

Employee Experience engages our diverse community of UW employees by fostering holistic community connections through programs that empower well-being and support a positive employee experience. Comprising The Whole U, the UW Combined Fund Drive, WorkLife and employee recognition programs, the Employee Experience team encourages a transformative employee experience so that all employees can thrive and take advantage of what makes working at UW truly unique.