A new, twice-a-year performance and development assessment process is on the way. This new process will help everyone understand goals more clearly, celebrate progress, and support learning and growth. UCOR designed the process to be simple, fair, and easy to use. Assessments will happen every January and June for salaried exempt and non-exempt UCOR employees.…
If you missed the onsite visits by Health Services giving flu shots, it’s not too late. You can still get a shot on a walk-in basis at Health Services from 2 to 4 p.m. daily. A limited number of flu vaccines specific for employees 65 years and older are being offered again this year. Any…
UCOR no longer has an official ergonomic program. Instead, we have shifted to a new way to keep you safe at your workstation. Safety should not only be considered as your number one priority in the field, but also in the office. Sitting in an unsafe workstation, at poorly designed desks, or with worn out…
UCOR’s Elevate program participated in Knoxville’s Pink Dress Run 5k, with all proceeds going toward the American Cancer Society. UCOR’s Wellness Program sponsored UCOR’s participants. Not only did the workforce participate in the run, but they also made their mark. Jake Atkisson, a laborer, placed second overall. April Freeman, a nurse practitioner in UCOR’s Health…
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 1, which means everyone should set their clocks back by one hour to transition back to standard time. While the extra hour we gain by “falling back” is considered less disruptive than the hour we lose when we “spring forward,” your sleep cycle can still be affected. The…
At ETTP Heritage Center, cleanup doesn’t end when the buildings come down and the land is restored. UCOR’s characterization team deployed specialized Geoprobe technology to collect soil samples in support of ongoing stormwater projects. The tool will allow untested soils in areas to be characterized, critical in areas where upcoming stormwater excavations will exceed 20…
[This is the third in our five-part series on digital wellness. You can find all articles in this series in HUBi’s User Corner as they are published.] The goal isn’t to use less technology—it’s to use it more intentionally. A few small habits can create more room for focused work, reduce stress, and help you…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. UCOR employees have been encouraged to wear pink each Wednesday of the month. Tomorrow is the last day, and we are planning a group photo at 11 a.m. in front of the 701 Scarboro Meet + Train entryway. If offsite, take a team photo and send to wellness@orcc.doe.gov. Together,…
