[This article is part of a five-part series on neurodivergence, designed to help our team understand, support, and value the different ways we all process information.] Open offices, bright fluorescent lights, and background chatter can overwhelm our senses. For neurodivergent employees (individuals whose brains process sensory details differently), these distractions are not just annoying. They…
UCOR and the Atomic Trades and Labor Council (ATLC) have successfully finalized a new bargaining agreement, securing their partnership through June 2031. This agreement is a testament to the shared commitment to safety, efficiency, and operational excellence. The dedicated members of the ATLC are vital partners in UCOR’s daily operations, and their continued collaboration is…
Join the Women’s Network and the Elevate Program this weekend for Yoga in the Park. It will be held at the Oak Ridge Friendship Bell (Oak Ridge Recreational Center) at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 18. Bring a yoga mat and, if you’d like, a friend to an uplifting session helping you to move and relax.…
Traditional Type 1 hard hats have protected workers for decades, but as UCOR is phasing in Type 2 safety helmets, we are offering a higher level of protection. In addition to top-impact protection, Type 2 helmets are designed to absorb side impacts. They feature integrated chin straps that help keep the helmet securely in place…
At UCOR, safety, quality, and operational excellence are not just protocols—they are behaviors driven daily by our dedicated workforce. This month, we are proud to highlight four outstanding team members whose sharp eyes, questioning attitudes, and proactive actions prevented issues before they could escalate. Joe Ogan, Bobcats: During a routine investigative scoping of a water…
UCOR President and Program Manager Jim Blankenhorn will be addressing the workforce via a virtual all hands meeting from 3 to 4 p.m. on July 22. He will discuss upcoming 2027 priorities and provide important updates directly to the workforce. This meeting will be a live Teams broadcast from Roane State Community College in Harriman,…
Just as we set boundaries around our worksites, we need to set our own personal boundaries. To enter these worksites, there are several conditions that must be met beforehand. With our personal boundaries, we too need to have conditions in place to allow people into our lives with healthy limits and clear standards. Without boundaries…
Be aware that a new artificial intelligence feature is available on Instagram. The feature, Muse, lets people use public Instagram posts and reels to generate AI content. It is enabled by default. If you have photos on your site that are available to the public, you might want to turn the feature off. You can read…
[Supervisor Success: Mastering People Skills & Cultivating High-Performing Teams is a monthly series from UCOR’s Human Resources Manager Mary Alice Douglass designed to support front line supervisors.] Coaching is a powerful way for you to help your team members grow, tap into their full potential, and reach their career goals. Instead of just telling them…
From July 10 to July 13, a fiber optic outage is planned at the DOE Federal Office Building in Oak Ridge that will affect communications, both telecom and network. The outage is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. this Friday and conclude at 6 a.m. on Monday. The outage will affect all fiber optic circuits…
