General News

The NC State Health Plan will cover $430 of the Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes program beginning the week of Aug. 10, reducing the cost to $30 (nonrefundable) for eligible members. Eligible participants include active employees, non‑Medicare retirees and dependents age 18 and older who are enrolled in the NC State Health Plan. This […]

Registration is open for the August 2026 Unleash Your Niner Potential workshops, a professional development series designed and led by UNC Charlotte’s human resources learning and organizational development team. This month’s sessions focus on effective decision making, digital communication, customer service, networking and the art of presentation— essential skills for thriving in today’s workplace. All […]

Take charge of your professional journey with Career by Design, UNC Charlotte’s cohort‑based development program designed to empower staff to take a strategic, intentional approach to their career growth. Register for the fall 2026 cohort of Career by Design, only 25 seats are available. The program helps participants better understand themselves, navigate the broader career […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Registration is open for the July 2026 Unleash Your Niner Potential workshops, a professional development series designed and led by UNC Charlotte’s human resources learning and organizational development team. This month’s sessions focus on being a good team player, maximizing productivity with AI and self-accountability—essential skills for thriving in today’s workplace. All workshops take place […]

Registration is open for the June 2026 Unleash Your Niner Potential workshops, a professional development series designed and led by UNC Charlotte’s human resources learning and organizational development team. This month’s sessions focus on conflict resolution, effective networking, mentorship, time management and customer service — five essential skills for thriving in today’s workplace.All workshops take […]

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 […]

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. […]