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Some employees reported receiving an email from an individual at Retirement Experts with the subject line “Retirement Planning Sessions for UNC Charlotte Employees” indicating eligibility to receive a free consultation for retirement benefits. This email is not an approved communication from a legitimate vendor associated with the UNC Charlotte Benefits Office. Employees are advised to […]

Communities of color face mental health struggles that are specific to their unique experiences. Including BIPOC perspectives in mental health conversations ensures that resources can be truly accessible for all folks. Championing diversity is one of our biggest priorities, and we’re excited to continually showcase a variety of perspectives and stories. By uplifting these narratives, […]

NC Total Retirement is offering the following webinars to help you learn more about your retirement plan benefits and steps you can take for a more secure retirement. More information can be found here. NC Total Retirement Planning Webinar for TSERS Employees Thursday, July 6, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20, from 3 […]

TIAA provides informational webinars to participants to help them keep their financial goals on track. Register for any of the live webinars by visiting tiaa.org/webinars2023. More information on the June webinars is available on this flyer. Be a cyber hero: Help protect you, your family and your money Wednesday, June 7 at noon (ET) Are […]

For Pride Month, Ginger is celebrating the radiance of queer identities. The brilliance and spirit of the LGBTQIA+ community continually inspires us all to keep fostering a world that is safe and joyful for all people. Check out our activities in the Self-Care Library geared toward living authentically. To get started with Ginger today: 1. […]

Money can be stressful, especially during periods of uncertainty. Luckily, developing a mindful approach to finances can help you approach this topic with wisdom and clarity. Eligible employees can download the Ginger app to chat with a coach or discover resources about how to cope with financial stress and ease into financial well-being. For more […]

It takes commonly admired values to stand out; maturity, diligence, dedication and hard work. These qualities are difficult to find on their own, but when they’re combined in one of UNC Charlotte’s student workers, it deserves to be recognized. Kearston “Page” Freeman, a senior graduating with a political science and history degree, is one of […]

The University of North Carolina System is committed to periodically reviewing its retirement programs to ensure they help meet employees’ retirement and financial goals. Items reviewed include the range of investment options available through the plans, investment option performance and value, recordkeeping costs and whether the plans give access to services that complement retirement plan […]

Five individuals are this year’s Staff Employee of the Year as announced by the Human Resources Office Staff Awards and Recognition Program. Christine Reed Davis, associate vice chancellor and dean of students, is the 2023 Employee of the Year in the category Devotion to Duty. In the Human Relations category, Cristhian Gonzalez De La Fuente, […]

As springtime unfolds, 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. Despite the difficulty, there are ways to work through this feeling until it passes. By acknowledging the presence of stress, identifying its […]