This week’s focus is resilience—the ability to adapt, recover, and continue moving forward, even when things don’t go as planned. Resilience isn’t about pushing through at all costs. It’s about learning how to respond to challenges with flexibility, self-awareness, and perseverance. It shows up in small moments—resetting after a tough day, adjusting expectations, or choosing…
Have you been feeling unusually drained or overwhelmed lately? Maybe a bit detached? Guess what? You might be experiencing burnout. Statistics show that nearly 80 percent of the workforce gets burned out on the job at some point. That’s why the Total Career Management Services team is partnering with the Mental Wellbeing Center to present…
[This is the first in our new, five-part, monthly Power Up Your Results: From Idea to Awesome.] Have you ever started a new task, like organizing an old folder on your computer or planning a small team event, and then felt a bit lost? You might wonder where to begin or what steps to take.…
On Wednesday, Roane County Executive Wade Creswell issued a proclamation designating March 31 as “Ken Rueter Day” in Roane County, in honor of Ken’s retirement and his leadership on UCOR’s Cleanup Today for a Nuclear Tomorrow™ successes that have enabled major next-gen commercial nuclear investments in Roane County and across the Oak Ridge Corridor. Photo:…
As I step away from my role as President and CEO of UCOR, I want to leave you with two simple things: sincere thanks—and a clear charge. First, thank you. I am deeply grateful for the privilege of serving alongside you for more than 15 years. You show up every day to do hard, high-hazard,…
UCOR’s Mental Wellbeing Center was officially renamed the Kenneth J. Rueter Mental Wellbeing Center today at a ceremony featuring local elected leaders, UCOR staff, and members of Ken’s family. As President and CEO, Ken championed mental wellness as part of our Culture of Caring, and the center’s new name honors that commitment. Anderson County Mayor…
The ORNL D&D team continues remote hot cell work as another team begins removal of highly contaminated material. Crews have initiated the removal of legacy material from Building 3029’s hot cells using manipulator arms and long handled tools. Characterization efforts identified high radiation levels on cell equipment and other items that require remote handling to…
To meet DOE requirements, the Dosimetry Department must have all blue 1st quarter 2026 dosimeters returned by close of business, April 8. If you are going to be gone the last week of March 2026 and/or first week of April 2026, leave your 1st quarter dosimeter with your project dosimetry point of contact or the…
Janna Curtis is UCOR’s Apps Solution Architect, helping find solutions for companywide app needs. She and her husband of seven years enjoy video and table-top role-playing games and have a cat, dog, and goldfish. Watch the video for more of Janna’s story.
