Over the coming months, the IT team will replace Windows 10 on all computers with Windows 11. Please ensure that your files are backed up by making sure that you are signed into OneDrive. How to sign in: Click the OneDrive cloud icon in the bottom-right of your screen (near the clock) – If you…
After several days of moderate temperatures and rainfall, we’ll start experiencing more summer-like weather as the week progresses. By tomorrow, most of the precipitation will move out of the area, and temperatures will push to the upper 80s. Moving into the weekend, expect temperatures near 90. Rain chances increase a bit on Friday and Saturday,…
[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…
