We must stay highly vigilant regarding both our cybersecurity practices and our physical surroundings. The likelihood of disruptive cyberattacks has increased, with bad actors known to engage in sophisticated cyber activities, including espionage, data theft, and network disruption. To counter these threats, we must apply cybersecurity best practices. Be Extremely Cautious with Emails and Messages Verify…
Today is National Employee Benefits Day. Benefits (insurance, retirement, etc.) are important to all of us. Every year in the fall, we get that email telling us it is time for benefits open enrollment. While that’s a once-a-year activity for most workers, UCOR’s Benefits team works all year long to find the best insurance options…
UCOR’s ORNL D&D crews filled 120 feet of legacy ductwork connecting Buildings 3001 and 3002 with a flowable cement substance called controlled low-strength material (CLSM). This work significantly reduces risk by protecting workers, a historic landmark, and equipment from exposure during demolition of one of the last remaining structures tied to the Oak Ridge Graphite…
UCOR’s 5th Annual Parking Lot Safety Rodeo will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. To view the official list of what’s to come, visit UCOR’s PLSR 2026 Bulletin | Safety & Health Programs Hub page. We are going bigger and better with vendors you loved and new ones you…
Representatives from UCOR and OREM participated in Roane Alliance’s Roane County Combined Career Day at Harriman High School this week. The event provided exposure to future career options and featured industry booths, hands-on demonstrations, and outdoor activities for more than 950 high school and middle school students across 10 different Roane County schools. UCOR partners…
Everyday mindfulness isn’t about clearing the mind, achieving calm, or feeling better. It’s about awareness, openness and engagement. It is practical, flexible, and woven into our daily actions and decisions. The next time you feel anxious, overwhelmed, angry, etc., pause and take a deep breath. Recognize your thoughts and feelings without judgment and return to…
The UCOR Quality organization is alerting staff to a recent Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) Agency Action Notice (AAN-U-2026-0052) concerning potentially nonconforming fastener hardware from IBIDE Corporation. Multiple fastener components delivered under government contracts have been identified as deficient, with the full extent of affected parts still under investigation. Key deficiencies include missing manufacturer markings,…
[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.] Good time management is super important for you as a supervisor. It helps you juggle all your responsibilities, hit deadlines, and still be there for your team. Without…
