SYSTEM OFFICE EMPLOYEES

HR Weekly Update:
Jan. 30, 2024

What You Need to Know This Week

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

Question, Persuade, Refer virtual training: Wednesday, Feb. 28
February Board of Governors meetings: Wednesday/Thursday, Feb. 28-29

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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Virtual Training
QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is a 90-minute educational program designed to teach anyone the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. The process follows three steps: Question the individual’s desire or intent regarding suicide, Persuade the person to seek and accept help, and Refer the person to appropriate resources. This course will be taught virtually for System Office staff on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 11:30-1 p.m. Register here.

Take A Learning Break
In celebration of National Time Management Month in February, here are some online courses on Talent@System Office that may help you gain more control over your time. And each of these courses are four minutes or less - now that's prioritization!

Why Is It So Hard to Work at Work? How do you find the time and space to do deep work during your normal work day? By prioritizing deep work.
Conquer Distractions: Every digital distraction can cost you 20 minutes of productivity. Minimize your distractions at work.
Learn How to Prioritize Your Most Important Work: It can be difficult to know which of your tasks to tackle first and which can wait till later. Use these strategies to prioritize your most meaningful work.
Manage Your Schedule by Planning Ahead: Don't let anyone else own your schedule. Manage your schedule in a way that ensures you have time for what you need to do.

Who's Made Your Job Easier This Month?
Let them know with Round of Applause recognition! Plus see who received a recent Round of Applause on the System Office staff portal on the HR website.

HR questions or weekly update ideas? Email us!

Open Positions

Director of Executive Search and Leadership Programs

The UNC System Office Human Resources Division is recruiting for a new Director of Executive Search and Leadership Programs who is primarily responsible for managing and supporting executive search and recruitment for constituent institutions of the UNC System. The Director will also support programs for executive development at the highest levels of UNC leadership systemwide and build a strong and differentiated bench and talent pipeline. This role supports the university system’s focus on enterprise-wide executive leadership development, which is intended to ensure the UNC system has the leadership capabilities necessary today and for the future. The work of this position is performed with a high level of independence of action with oversight by the Senior Associate Vice President for Leadership and Talent Development.

Location: Hybrid
Closing date: Priority consideration given to applications received by Feb. 12, 2024.

See all open positions at UNC System Office, PBS NC, and NCSEAA.

If you have questions about career opportunities or how to apply, contact Will Shaw or Christina Hawkins.

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HR Weekly Update: Jan. 30, 2024

What You Need to Know This Week

Open Positions

HR Weekly Update:
Jan. 30, 2024