General News

Telework/Remote Agreements for 2026-27

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Telework/remote agreements for the 2025–26 academic year end Monday, Aug. 31. Employees with agreements expiring on that date must submit a new request for the 2026–27 academic year. The start date should be Sept. 1, 2026, and the end date on or before Aug. 31, 2027. Please review the University Policy 101.22, supplemental procedures, FAQs, […]

2026‑27 State Budget: Employee Compensation FAQs

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Last week, Gov. Josh Stein signed North Carolina’s 2026-27 state budget into law, making significant investments in the UNC System and in UNC Charlotte. The approved budget includes a 3% salary increase for most UNC System employees, a 13% salary increase for sworn law enforcement officers and bonuses for state employees, including University employees. Employee […]

Architects of their own growth: Celebrating the inaugural Career by Design cohort

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Twenty-two Charlotte employees recently completed human resources’ Career by Design program, a new professional development experience that helps staff take an intentional, self-directed approach to career growth. “Career by Design aligns closely with UNC Charlotte’s commitment to helping employees develop, contribute, and thrive,” said Paola Rubio, learning and organizational development specialist. “The program gives employees […]

HR Connect Power Hour

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The next HR Power Hour will take place from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 27. Deidra Harris-Lumpkins, associate vice chancellor for human resources, will discuss HR Connect, a new centralized case management platform designed to streamline and enhance how the UNC Charlotte community engages with human resources. Learn about the new system and how […]

Registration is open for Rise to LEADership Certificate Program

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Charlotte is launching the Rise to LEADership Certificate program, a new cohort-based experience that helps employees develop the core skills needed to become the University’s next generation of leaders. Guided by the learning and organizational development team, the program is ideal for employees eager to build confidence, strengthen leadership foundations and grow as peer leaders. […]

Rise to LEADership Certificate Power Hour

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The next HR Power Hour will take place from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 12. The HR team will provide an overview of the new Rise to LEADership Certification program, a cohort-based development program for Charlotte employees looking to strengthen their foundational leadership skills. Register for the webinar.

HR Connect Goes Live, Transforming How Campus Engages with HR

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HR Connect is here: the University’s new centralized platform for all HR questions, requests and support needs. This modern system streamlines how employees, former employees and job candidates interact with HR, delivering a faster, more consistent and more confidential service experience. What you can do in HR Connect Why HR Connect matters HR Connect enhances […]

HR Connect Power Hour

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The next HR Power Hour will take place from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 29. Deidra Harris-Lumpkins, associate vice chancellor for human resources, will discuss HR Connect, a new centralized case management platform designed to streamline and enhance how the UNC Charlotte community engages with human resources. HR Connect offers current, former and prospective […]

HR Launches Spring Cohort for Career by Design

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Human Resources continues to invest in employee growth through intentional, high‑impact development opportunities. Career by Design, a cohort‑based professional development program led by the Learning and Organizational Development team, supports employees at all career stages in reflecting on their goals and building a purposeful path forward. Registration for the spring 2026 cohort is now open. […]

SHRA 2025-26 Appraisal Cycle Officially Underway

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Appraisal season is here! We kicked it off with the self-appraisal and are rolling into the next step where supervisors initiate their employee’s evaluations beginning April 1. There are several key actions and system updates will take place over the coming weeks. Please review the information below to ensure a smooth and timely process for […]