The largest heat dome on the Earth right now is over Tennessee—larger than what is sitting over the Sahara Desert or Middle East. A heat dome is a weather event where a large area of high atmospheric pressure traps hot air over a region like a lid on a pot. Extreme heat caused the air…
This summer, UCOR supported a modification to ETTP’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, reducing the number of regulated outfalls from 56 to 43. This change lowers DOE’s environmental liability and reinforces responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. The effort—led jointly by UCOR labor and subcontractors—involved evaluating each outfall to determine which locations already met…
UCOR served as platinum sponsor for Methodist Medical Center (MMC) Foundation’s annual Acorn Classic held recently in Oak Ridge. Congratulations to the TEAM UCOR on its 5th place finish. The Foundation’s mission is to assist Methodist Medical Center with extending the gift of life to all those in need regardless of their ability to pay.…
In today’s ever-evolving workplace, being adaptable isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a superpower! Think about it: new tools, shifting projects, and unexpected challenges are part of our daily work. Being adaptable means you can handle anything that comes your way with a positive attitude and a problem-solving mindset. It’s about being flexible, resilient, and…
Autumn officially arrives next week, but the weather is definitely summer-like. High temperatures throughout this week will remain in the lower 90s, with feels-like temperatures approaching 100 thanks to continued high humidity. We may not see a break in the high temperatures until mid-week next week. Rain chances are limited for the week.
[This article is part of the Employee Edge: Sharpen Your Skills & Drive Your Impact series from Total Career Management Services.] Our workplace constantly changes, and adapting to these changes helps us all succeed. Adaptability and flexibility mean you can adjust quickly to new situations and challenges. When you are adaptable, you embrace new ways…
