by Kathy W Bryant | Oct 11, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News
As most state employees have been eagerly awaiting budget news from the NC General Assembly for the fiscal year that began on July 1, news finally came at the end of September. A budget has been passed that currently provides state employees a 4 percent salary... 
by Kathy W Bryant | Oct 11, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News
Earlier this spring it was communicated that the UNC System was exploring the option of moving from our current two retirement plan recordkeepers, TIAA and Fidelity, to a single recordkeeper for all of the UNC defined contribution retirement plans. With the assistance... by Kathy W Bryant | Oct 11, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News, Uncategorized
TIAA (Teachers Insurance Annuity Association) was initially created in 1918 by Andrew Carnegie and his Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to be a fully funded system of pensions for professors. Through its rich history, TIAA has evolved into a Fortune... by Kathy W Bryant | Oct 5, 2023 | Round of Applause Awards
When the new sensitivity labels kicked in and I had trouble getting one of my database features to work, Doug found me a workaround and got me back in fighting form in no time. I really appreciate how quickly he was able to get me up and running again and all the... by Kathy W Bryant | Oct 2, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to the importance of early detection and timely treatment. It also highlights the psychological toll a cancer diagnosis can have on the patient and surrounding family and friends. Taking care of oneself —...