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Human resources has launched the new telework/remote system designed to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Employees who have active telework/remote work agreements that end on Oct. 31, 2025, will need to submit a new request. The start date should be Nov. 1, 2025, and the end date on or before Aug. 31, 2026. Employees will […]

The UNC System is not renewing its contract with Headspace Care (formerly Ginger). Effective Tuesday, Sept. 30, UNC Charlotte employees will no longer have free access to Headspace, which offered confidential mental healthcare through coaching via text-based chats, self-guided activities and video-based therapy and psychiatry. Employees currently using Headspace therapy or psychiatric services canstay with […]

The University of North Carolina (UNC) System is committed to periodically reviewing its retirement programs to make sure they continue to help employees meet their retirement and financial goals. Among the things considered are the range of investment options available through the plans as well as investment option performance and value. Effective Wednesday, Oct. 1, […]

Taking care of your health and well-being is critical. The Office of Human Resources is partnering with ComPsych Guidance Resources to provide a variety of virtual wellness workshops for Charlotte employees this semester. All employees are encouraged to sign up and take advantage of these free workshops. September Offerings October Offerings November Offerings December Offerings

The Novant Health Breast Center mobile unit will be at UNC Charlotte on Thursday, Oct. 9, in the CHHS/CoEd Plaza. An appointment is required and can be made by calling (704) 384-7226. Details

Human Resources has received multiple inquiries regarding employees’ desires to update their phone numbers from work numbers to personal numbers in Aetna accounts. Here is what we know. How is contact information shared? University systems share an employee’s work contact information to the eBenefits system, which is then shared with Aetna’s system. That information cannot […]

Updated Aug. 25. 2025 Human Resources is aware that employees may have received a member alert on Aug. 15 from the North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees regarding new premiums for 2026. The premiums, approved by the State Health Plan Board of Trustees, include increases for most members and a cost […]

Human resources is hosting an HR Power Hour webinar at noon, Tuesday, Aug. 26, where Tiffani McCain and Kieffer Gaddis will review the SHRA to EHRA conversion process. Register for this webinar.

To enhance efficiency and to support the launch of a new telework system, Human Resources is postponing the renewal of current telework agreements until October 2025. This will help avoid requiring employees with active agreements ending on Aug. 31, 2025, from renewing their agreements twice in a short period. Detailed information regarding the renewal process […]

Looking to enhance your critical leadership skills as a supervisor and manager? Applications are open to join the fall 2025 cohort of the LEADing What’s Next certificate program, a cohort-based leadership development program designed by the Office of Human Relations for supervisors and managers. “The certificate’s curriculum is structured to equip supervisors and managers with the tools […]