General News
NC State Health Plan Premiums for 2026
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, appear to include increases for most members and a cost reduction for […]
SHRA to EHRA Conversion Process HR Power Hour
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.
Renewal of Current Telework Agreements Postponed until October 2025
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 […]
LEADing What’s Next Certificate Fall 2025 Cohort
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 […]
Hiring Student Employees HR Power Hour
Human resources is hosting an HR Power Hour webinar at noon, Wednesday, July 30, to provide insight into correct compliance and submission procedures associated with hiring student employees. Hiring managers for student employees are encouraged to attend the session. Register for the webinar.
First Cohort of Campus Leaders Earn LEADing What’s Next Certificate
Twenty-two campus leaders recently earned a LEADing What’s Next Certificate, offered through human resources. Members of the inaugural spring 2025 cohort successfully completed at least five of seven leadership skills training sessions presented by the learning and organizational development team to enhance their leadership effectiveness as managers and supervisors. Topics covered through the certificate program […]
Hiring Non-Student Temporary Employees HR Power Hour
Human resources is hosting an HR Power Hour webinar from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, Wednesday, May 28, to provide valuable insights into hiring Non-Student Temporary (NST) employees, including the hiring process, eligible candidates, position requirements and other essential information. Hiring managers for NST employees are encouraged to attend. Register for the webinar.
SHRA Performance Management Cycle HR Power Hour
Human resources is hosting an HR Power Hour webinar from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, to review the SHRA performance management cycle and highlight important dates and actions managers and employees need to be aware of Register for the webinar.
Elimination of PD-7 Form
Beginning Tuesday, April 1, human resources is eliminating use of the PD-7 form submission requirement for EHRA non-faculty positions and/or employee actions. The PD-7 form will no longer be required or necessary to complete the actions outlined in the table above. Why is the PD-7 form being eliminated? This change is being made to complement […]
Supplemental Retirement Changes
Employees have the option to participate in four supplemental retirement plans: the UNC System 403(b) Plan and the UNC System 457(b) provided by TIAA, as well as the State 457 and the State 401(k) Plan provided by Empower. Due to changes in federal law and to ensure compliance with IRS contribution limits, University employees are […]