I am honored to let you know that yesterday, March 9, I assumed the role as President and Chief Executive Officer of UCOR. This is an exciting new chapter and opportunity for me and UCOR—one that will lead our team to continue making monumental strides in cleanup and foster strong community, education, and workforce partnerships.…
UCOR characterization teams are performing critical work at the Y-12 National Security Complex, meticulously assessing Exposure Units (EUs) 1, 2, and 3. These efforts are foundational for the development of the Agile Radiation Case Capability (ARCC) campus, a significant initiative by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) located in the East End of Y-12. To…
Members of the sixth Rising Senior Leaders class were recognized during a graduation in February. The year-long program, championed by UCOR President and CEO Ken Rueter, is composed of early-mid career managers who are deemed to have potential to grow into senior management positions and become the next generation of company leadership. The program features…
Did you know that UCOR’s employee discount program through our Human Resources team includes 24 different vendors, including the latest one—National Fitness. The program includes discounts for restaurants and bakeries, health and wellness centers, entrainment, financial advising, and more. You can find all of the discounts available to you on UCOR Hub (Employee Discount Program) and…
We have just finished our fifth Top Workplaces survey, and we are excited to see what you shared with us! A huge thank you to the 1,205 team members who completed the survey. The 58% response rate we achieved exceeded last year’s rate. Some of the most valuable feedback we receive are the comments and…
As the result of a request from one of our HUBi users, we have added another field to your profile page. You can now display your preferred contact method: email, phone, or text. That way, when another user looks you up in the People Directory, they will know the best way to reach out to…
[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.] Trust is the foundation of everything good in a team, from working together easily to openly sharing ideas and hitting big goals. You build trust through your actions,…
The Mental Wellbeing Center (MWC) has wrapped up a series of lunch and learn events focused on different age groups, drawing in over 60 participants today in the final event of the series, Flourishing successfully in your 60s and onward. This session focused on several challenges common among those in that age group. In total,…
Late last week, Oak Ridge Reservation Landfill (ORRL) “water warriors” responded to an urgent leachate disposal and pump replacement operation during water management activities at UCOR’s onsite landfills. Personnel quickly identified that the Landfill IV lift station sump — containing leachate from Landfill IV — was full following one inch of rainfall. Crews quickly pumped…
Almost 100 people attended the Women’s Network monthly meeting to hear from women in leadership roles, including two special guests from Amentum and OREM. During the meeting, multiple topics were addressed by the panel, including specific industry challenges, leadership journey and development in DOE/nuclear, culture and the future of the workforce, and specific questions diving…
