News and Announcements
SHRA performance management now available
The annual performance cycle for SHRA employees is now open in Talent@SystemOffice. Managers should now be able to see their assigned SHRA annual appraisals and new performance plans. Review our performance management guidance page for more information. SHRA...
Moving from awareness to acceptance: April is Autism Acceptance Month
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Imagine turning a volume button on a radio with the level of severity increasing with each notch: this is...
Floating Holiday Reminder
This is a reminder that the Spring Holiday, which would be observed on Friday, April 7, is now designated as a floating holiday for System Office staff. The System Office will be open on April 7. We have had several questions about how to administer the floating...
“Support and Serve” – System Office Volunteer Opportunities
During the month of April – National Volunteer Month – we encourage all employees to lend their time and talents to a cause of your choice, to organize a work team or group to volunteer or to participate in a System Office-organized event. It’s an opportunity to...
Breathe through the stress and inch closer to calm
Embrace the present with Ginger. As we enter Stress Awareness Month in April, we’re leaning into the evolution of our emotions, including the stickier ones like stress. Oh, stress. It’s uncomfortable; it’s overwhelming; it takes a toll on our bodies and our minds....
Now Launching: New Hiring Process for Permanent Employees
One of our goals in setting up the internal System Office HR team was to review and refine our procedures to ensure that we provide the best possible service to our customers – namely you, our System Office colleagues. In that regard, I am pleased to announce that we...
Looking to the Future? Join a Pre-Retirement Workshop
System Office HR will conduct two virtual workshops on April 20 - one for TSERS participants, one for ORP participants - to provide key retirement readiness information, materials, and resources to better prepare you for your future financial retirement needs. Reserve...
Have you used Ginger yet?
Last October, we introduced a new mental health benefit called Ginger, which gives you easy access to confidential, emotional and mental health support. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, it’s not too late! As you can see, many employees have not only...
HR Update: SHRA Grievance Policy Revisions
We wanted to make you aware of some changes to our University SHRA Grievance Policy. Most of these changes are procedural and have been made to maintain alignment with revisions to the Office of State Human Resources’ grievance policy for SHRA employees. The new...
Miles for Wellness: Road to the Stanley Cup
The Miles for Wellness Challenge 27: "Road to the Stanley Cup" begins on March 13 and runs through May 7. This exciting walking challenge, run by the Office of State Human Resources, will virtually take you from Washington, DC's Capital One Arena to 20 amazing...
Good Nights, Better Days: Reset your rest with healthy sleep habits
Ever have one of those nights where you just can’t seem to fall asleep? Join a Ginger workshop on Thursday, March 16, where coaches will provide strategies to help you quiet your mind before bed, create the conditions for a restful night, and learn how to sleep well...
Commemorating Black History Month with Ginger
Every February, the U.S. commemorates Black History Month to acknowledge the rich history and accomplishments of the Black community, and the Ginger emotional support app wants to help you learn more about celebrating diverse perspectives in mental health. This and...
Special Life Insurance Adjustment Period
The University of North Carolina (UNC) System is committed to offering best-in-class benefit options that provide financial security for all University faculty and staff and their dependents while maintaining the financial stability of the plan. As previously...
January is National Blood Donor Month
According to the American Red Cross, winter’s inclement weather and busy holiday schedules are two of the culprits that contribute to inadequate blood product supplies at the end of the year. The severe winter weather that swept through the U.S. just a few weeks ago...
New Year, New Financial Wellness Goals
The start of the new year often means new resolutions, or for some, it’s a fresh start with new goals. Kicking off January with Financial Wellness Month is the perfect opportunity to look at your personal finances. During this time of increasing inflation, you may...
Putting it into perspective: riding the waves of the market
Costs on most things we use in our daily lives are increasing, the stock market is all over the map, and we keep hearing about the possibility of a recession. The status quo almost makes you forget that in 2021, the S&P 500 regularly reached new records and the...
2023 Annual Retirement Contribution Limits
The Internal Revenue Service has announced its annual update to contribution limits for pension and retirement plans for the 2023 tax year. Section 415 requires these limits to be adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases. The limit on contributions by employees...
Check your check (stub)
Reviewing your check stub is vital for the new year! Here's some information on what to check on your check. State Health Plan (SHP) Premium Deductions Your benefit election made during Open Enrollment for the SHP becomes effective Jan. 1, 2023. However, the deduction...
A cheerful return to holiday traditions
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, many of us will be able to return to our traditional holiday celebrations surrounded by family and friends. To help put troubles behind and look forward to a prosperous new year, here are some tips from ComPsych, the...
Do you need to take additional action for benefits enrollment?
Attention tobacco users! If you are a tobacco user and agreed to visit a CVS MinuteClinic or Primary Care Provider to satisfy your credit, you must complete that visit by November 30, 2022 or lose out on that monthly premium reduction. Tobacco users can attend a...