While breast cancer awareness and emotional wellness seem like widely different topics, understanding key facets of signs, symptoms, prevention, and treatment can alleviate outcomes for both. Those who encounter the effects of either breast cancer or emotional unrest...
Kathy W Bryant
Miles for Wellness Challenge
It's time to wrap up an awesome summer and start making plans to fall into step with this season’s Miles for Wellness walking challenge. Did you know that exercise is a perfect way to stay healthy and manage stress? The American Psychological Association (APA) says,...
Raleigh Relocation: Employee Reception in New Space
Dear System Office Colleagues: The System Office has leased a new home in Raleigh at 223 S West Street in a building called The Dillon. Our new office will span the 17th and 18th floors, the top two, across 52,000 square feet. The building is just a few years old, and...
Making Your FSA Work for You This Summer
The hot summer days are in full swing which means more time spent outside -- traveling, grilling out, pool time, etc. While enjoying all the outside summer fun activities keep in mind healthy exposure to sunlight can have positive effects as long as you are taking...
Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather
As we get closer to the dog days of summer it is very important to take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated and keep informed of daily temperatures. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heat-related deaths and illness are preventable,...
HR Update: Independence Day Holiday
This is a reminder that Monday, July 4, is a paid holiday for System Office employees in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We wish you a day of happy and safe celebrations with family and friends in remembrance of our freedom. Some departments have essential...
HR Update: COVID-19 Booster Leave
As allowed by Governor Cooper’s recent Executive Order #257 (“Establishing an Incentive Program to Encourage State Employees to Receive Their COVID-19 Booster Shot”), President Hans has authorized the chancellors of the UNC constituent institutions, as well as System...
HR Update: Personal Observance Leave
On Monday, June 6, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order 262 (“Employee Leave to Recognize a Day of Cultural, Religious, or Personal Significance”). President Hans has authorized UNC System institutions, including UNC System Office, to provide this paid Personal...
Round of Applause: Kevin Lloyd
Many thanks to Kevin for all of his assistance in processing payments for the NC Governor's HBCU internship program. We appreciate Kevin's extra efforts to ensure the corporate partners received their payments in a timely manner. Nominated by Bethany Meighen
Round of Applause: Hedi Vo
Hedi has gone above and beyond to assist our team in processing the voucher payments for students participating in the NC Governor's HBCU internship. From answering questions about process, to spending extra time to ensure the payments were processed in time, Hedi has...