Training Information
Upcoming HR Trainings
CBA Training for Supervisors: 2025-2027 Contract Changes
This series of training is designed for supervisors of members of the WFSE or PSE collective bargaining units. Hosted by the WWU Employee & Labor Relations Team, this training will focus on changes that were bargained for the 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreements.
Dates Offered: More info. coming soon for 2026 dates!
PSE CBA Training for Supervisors: 2025-2027 Contract Changes
WFSE CBA Training for Supervisors: 2025-2027 Contract Changes
Change Management in Action: Supporting Teams Through Transition
At the recent BFA Quarterly Huddle, Ryan Greer, Employee & Labor Relations Partner, led an engaging and well-received training session focused on helping leaders successfully navigate change.
The session highlighted key principles of change management and provided supervisors with actionable strategies to guide their teams through transitions, organizational shifts, and changing expectations. Ryan emphasized the importance of clear communication, consistency, and empathy when leading employees through uncertainty.
Topics additionally included effective timekeeping and workload management, coaching employees for success, resolving workplace conflicts, and fostering greater accountability across teams. In addition, attendees learned how to leverage available supervisor resources to better support their employees and enhance overall team performance.
This training reinforced our commitment to equipping leaders with the skills and confidence needed to lead through change and create a positive, productive work environment. Way to go, Ryan!
Change Management in Action: Supporting Teams Through Transition
Payroll Training
Did you know that Payroll offers in-person time reporting training for student employees? We also offer one-on-one timesheet approver training for supervisors! Contact us at HR.Payroll@wwu.edu to schedule.
New Student Employee Orientation
New Hire Onboarding Overview
This optional training takes place once per quarter and is open to anyone involved with hiring and/or supervising new employees (faculty, staff or students). We will review our onboarding process and take time to answer onboarding questions. Whether you are a new supervisor or just need a refresher on the onboarding process, feel free to join us! Please contact hr.onboarding@wwu.edu with any questions!
Upcoming Trainings:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:00AM - 11:00AM via Teams! (meeting link & info. going out to campus this summer)
Recent Training Materials - March 5, 2026
New Hire Onboarding Overview
New! Student Employee Supervisor Training
This training will be geared toward folks that work closely with student employees. Topics include:
- Hiring Process
- Onboarding
- WAWU Contract and OSE Memo
- Performance Management - Progressive Discipline
Next Teams Session: TBD!
Handshake Training!
Training for anyone who posts student jobs!
Next Session TBD!