News and Anncouncements
End-of-Year TIM Updates and Reminders
As we move into the holiday season and prepare for the upcoming holiday break, we want to ensure all employees are aware of important TIM deadlines and leave reminders. Please take a moment to review the information below to ensure your timecards are updated...
Updates to SHRA Grievance Policy
A revised Grievance Policy for University SHRA employees has been approved by the State Human Resources Commission. The updated policy will go into effect beginning Dec. 1, 2025. There are three changes: There was a statutory change to add an employment preference for...
All You Need to Know About Open Enrollment, Oct. 13-31
It’s time to start reviewing your benefit options and deciding if you want to make any changes for 2026. We have many important updates to our benefit offerings that you’ll want to be sure to consider. See below for a summary of what’s new and what you need to do. As...
NCFlex Open Enrollment Kickoff in Raleigh
NCFlex will be holding an Open Enrollment Kickoff event in downtown Raleigh on October 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and all local employees are invited to attend! We will have the NCFlex vendors as well as the State Health Plan, Empower, SECU, and others. There will be...
ComPsych EAP Features
Check out the latest resources, tools, and support offered by the ComPsych EAP program. Based on decades of research, successful relationships rely on simple but effective strategies like seeking professional help early, focusing on positive interactions, and knowing...
Headspace Benefit Ending Sept. 30
The Headspace app benefit will no longer be offered to System Office, PBS NC, and NCSEAA employees after Sept. 30. However, new coaching and digital self-care tools are now available through the ComPsych EAP to continue access to meaningful mental health support. If...
EDO Did You Know: FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law enacted in 1974 that protects the privacy of student education records. The UNC System policy manual outlines FERPA in Section 700.2 of the UNC Policy Manual. FERPA informs the way we access,...
Upcoming EHRA Conversion Information Sessions
Are you interested in converting to EHRA status? The System Office is opening up EHRA elections for all eligible employees this month! Employees currently eligible for EHRA conversion will receive an election form on Monday, March 24, via email, and will have 60 days...
EDO Did You Know: IPEDS
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a comprehensive data collection program managed by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It gathers information from all providers of postsecondary education in the United States that...
EHRA Personal Leave Program
The UNC System recently established a new Personal Leave Program for vacation leave accrual for EHRA leave-earning employees. All EHRA employees hired on or after January 1, 2025, will fall under the new Personal Leave Program. As of January 1, the vacation leave an...
EDO Did You Know: Public Access Dashboards
North Carolina agencies and organizations offer several dashboards that provide public access to educational data. These resources measure progress toward educational goals, provide access to the information needed to enhance institutional effectiveness and program...
2024 President’s Awards
Two System Office employees were recognized last week with the 2023 President’s Awards for Excellence, which honors managers and staff members for their commitment to achieving Strategic Plan goals related to affordability, accessibility, student success, economic...
Check your Check!
Reviewing your December 2024 check stub is vital! Please make sure your January 2025 State Health Plan insurance deductions are correct. Also, don’t forget about your 2024 Flexible Spending Account deadlines. State Health Plan Any benefit election you made during Open...
REtirement Plan Enhancements Coming Soon
You are our greatest investment, and the university wants to support you by providing competitive retirement benefits. This November, we will introduce a new service in our retirement programs to help you plan and save for a more secure tomorrow. The university will...
Secure 2.0: Withdrawal Provisions for Natural Disaster and Emergency Expenses
In the wake of the destruction in Western North Carolina caused by Hurricane Helene, we wanted to remind those affected that the Secure Act 2.0 added plan provisions that may allow for new hardship withdrawal opportunities for natural disasters and emergency expenses...
Ask the Experts at CAPTRUST: How do Elections Typically Affect Stock Markets?
Q: What impact do you foresee the 2024 presidential election having on stock market returns this year? How much do elections matter to markets? A: While it’s true that elections can drive market volatility and shifts in investor sentiment in the short term, history...
Year-End Review: Is Your Retirement Account Diversified?
As we approach the end of the year, it’s good time to review your accounts and determine if you have met your retirement goals for the year and review if your account is diversified. In TIAA’s article below, TIAA reviews what a well diversified account includes....
Take Time to Meditate on World Mental Health Day
Mental health is more important than ever — and it starts with taking care of ourselves. The Headspace team invites you to step away from your day and share a collective moment of calm in honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2024. Here are some in-app...
EDO Did You Know: Excel Training Videos
Talent@System Office offers Excel training courses for all skill levels, from beginners to more advanced users. These training courses are broken up into independent modules that range in time from under 10 minutes to over 30 minutes. There is no requirement to fully...
EDO Did You Know: Tableau Public
The Enterprise Data Office heard you! The most requested topic from the recent data fluency survey was information and trainings related to Tableau. To help meet that need, we wanted to spotlight Tableau Public as an available resource to grow your understanding and...