Working in a team requires relying on each other. When you trust your colleagues, work flows better, and it’s more enjoyable. Trust helps you share ideas, ask for help, and achieve goals together. Here are simple ways to build stronger, trusting relationships with your teammates. Be Reliable. Being dependable is key to building trust. When…
Message from Kenneth Williams, Lead Counselor at UCOR’s Mental Wellbeing Center Change can feel overwhelming, especially when we try to force ourselves to think or feel differently. Instead of fighting what’s uncomfortable, we can learn how to make room for difficult thoughts/feelings while still moving toward the life we want to live. Rather than asking,…
Last week, women leaders celebrated International Women’s Day, which was Sunday, March 8, at the Women’s Network by giving advice and sharing insights from their careers, encouraging attendees to build confidence, strengthen connections, and remain open to new opportunities. UCOR’s Samantha Dolynchuk, Jill DeMella, Kala Dickerson, Renee Salazar-Romero, and Ashley Saunders; Amentum’s Cheryl Cabbil; and…
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,…
