Tami is an absolute dream to work with. She is efficient, thoughtful, and has the ability to see potential issues before they arise. She and I collaborated on our recent HR Council meeting and despite some last-minute adjustments, Tami rolled with everything and made...
Kathy W Bryant
Round of Applause: Fred Sellers
Many thanks to the wonderful Fred Sellers for traveling to UNC Charlotte on a Saturday morning to meet with the student leaders attending the monthly Association of Student Governments (ASG) meeting. Fred met with several different student groups talking about campus...
Give Your Retirement a Raise
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...
UNC Retirement Plans Moving to Single Recordkeeper
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...
More About TIAA
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...
Round of Applause: Douglass Davis
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...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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 —...
National Voter Registration Day
Today, Tuesday, Sept. 19, is National Voter Registration Day! If you are planning to vote on Election Day in the upcoming municipal elections, you must be registered to vote by Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. You have options to register to vote in North Carolina: You can...
Benefits Enrollment Begins Oct. 9
We are less than a month from your annual opportunity to review and make changes to your benefits coverage for 2024. The open enrollment period runs Oct. 9-27, and new selections and changes will be effective Jan. 1, 2024. The System Office benefits team will be...
Care for your heart
Whether it’s reducing stress, taming anxiety, or finding new ways to move — there are many factors that can contribute to supporting a healthy heart. And though there are many pieces to that puzzle, Ginger is here to support improving your mind-body connection and...