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Are you ready to discover how to reach your full potential in the workplace? If so, register for the Webinar Series for Charlotte Employees. The free, monthly, interactive webinars, sponsored by human resources through the School of Professional Studies, will provide Charlotte employees with the tools needed to tackle some of today’s toughest workplace challenges. […]
NC Total Retirement is offering the following webinars to help you learn more about your retirement plan benefits and steps you can take for a more secure retirement. More information can be found on this flyer. NC Total Retirement Benefit Overview – An overview of the NC Total Retirement Plans to include the pension, the […]
As a reminder, health insurance deductions begin with your Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, paycheck. If you enrolled in the State Health Plan for the 2024 plan year, verify the plan and deduction on your paycheck with your open enrollment confirmation statement from the eBenefits platform. NCFlex and UNC System Life Insurance deductions start with your […]
It’s the holiday season, and our thoughts turn to festivities, gifts, and quality time with loved ones. With all the planning, it can still feel a little overwhelming. So it’s important we make room to care for ourselves, with our mental health top of mind. To support you, Headspace Care has created a downloadable calendar, […]
Some employees reported receiving an email from an individual at North Carolina Retirement Experts with the subject line “Customized retirement planning meeting for UNC Charlotte staff” indicating eligibility to receive a free consultation for retirement benefits. This email is not an approved communication from a legitimate vendor associated with the UNC Charlotte Benefits Office. Employees […]
Small acts of kindness can make a profound difference in someone’s day. Try this for yourself — do or say something kind to a friend, loved one, or colleague, and observe the impact. It’s World Kindness Day on Nov. 13: a time to promote the life-changing values of compassion, empathy, understanding, and goodwill. Because if […]
Honoring Veterans Day on Nov. 11 means saluting the courage and sacrifice of the individuals who put their country first. In honoring them, Headspace Care recognizes the importance of putting their mental health first. That’s why Headspace Care is providing the tools and resources that support overall well-being so that our veterans feel supported in […]
You can meet with a financial consultant at UNC Charlotte. No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with Peter Kohn can help you create a plan for your goals. This session is available at no cost to participants in TIAA retirement plans. You’ll get answers to these questions […]
The minimum wage for student workers increased to $10 an hour effective fall 2023. With the approval of this fiscal year’s state budget, the University can now process pay rate increases for students. Please note, the pay rate changes will not be applied retroactively. Human Resources’ first priority is to address students earning below the […]
Do you ever feel like you’re running on autopilot or moving through your days feeling distracted? Life can come at us fast, especially toward the end of the year. Learn to cultivate a presence of mind that allows you to show up more, approach life differently and access a sense of gratitude. On Thursday, Nov. […]
Last October, we introduced a new mental health benefit called Ginger, which gives you easy access to confidential, emotional and mental health support.* We wanted to let you know this benefit has a new name: Headspace Care. The mental health benefit name may be changing, but the benefit is not. If you’ve already downloaded the […]
As previously announced, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the state’s two-year budget. The bill recently became law and includes the largest raise for state employees since 2007. The University received additional guidance from the UNC System on the FY 2023-24 Legislative Salary Increase. Here is what you need to know: The budget includes a […]