Complete the Investigator Scavenger Hunt Challenge located on the home page. Once all five actions are complete, you will earn 150 points and a badge featured on your profile. Please note there is a slight delay in reflecting completion of some actions, but it will update shortly after. You can see the points Leaderboard by using the “Browse” feature at…
We are excited to announce a new accident insurance benefit for 2026 designed to give you and your family peace of mind when the unexpected happens. This policy provides cash benefits paid directly to you for covered expenses related to an accident. These cash payments can help cover your out-of-pocket expenses or copays. Access more…
Thanks to those who wore pink last Wednesday. The UCOR Women’s Network is challenging every UCOR employee to wear pink on Wednesdays in October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The purpose of the Wear Pink Wednesday Challenge is to raise awareness, support those affected by breast cancer, and promote early detection. To complete the challenge,…
In coordination with National Fire Prevention Month, the FY 2026 evacuation drills are scheduled for Oct. 15 for 90 Union Valley Road, 100 Union Valley Road, 105 Mitchell Road, 701 Scarboro Road, EMWMF, K-1036, and K-1310 LM & RU. All UCOR workforce personnel and visitors present at these facilities will be expected to participate in…
UCOR’s Training & Development Program launched an initiative to streamline required readings across the workforce to improve the quality of training requirements assigned to Training Position Descriptions (TPDs). To achieve this goal, the deadline to make changes needed to TPDs is Oct. 10. This involves identifying readings that are appropriate for each department and individual’s scope of…
UCOR is pleased to announce the addition of critical illness insurance to our benefits package. This coverage provides financial protection in the event of a qualifying medical diagnosis. Please review the details below and consider if enrolling in this coverage is right for you starting in 2026. Critical Illness Policy Critical Illness is a $20,000…
This week, UCOR’s Subcontract Technical Representatives (STR) team was recognized with a TeamsCount award for leading safety excellence. The team achieved a significant safety milestone of 500K work hours (roughly 5 years) without a Total Recordable Case. Additionally, within that same timeframe and across all subcontract projects, only five minor first aid incidents occurred. The…
Team members have made great use of the new peer-to-peer recognition program in UCOR Hub. The Community Recognition program has six badges that let you acknowledge your colleagues. Even though the program was only live for two months in the 4th quarter, 159 badges were awarded. Thanks to everyone who showed their appreciation to co-workers. Every…
When weather becomes worrisome, especially during harsh storms, the workforce must find proper storm shelters. However, sometimes this can be a difficult task. Luckily, the ORRL LSIT, SMASH, recommended storm shelters at ORRL. This feedback led to immediate action—an engineering evaluation was conducted to find the best locations to obtain shelter. As a result, two…
The Program Integration and Infrastructure team is helping to enhance UCOR sites across the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR). Recently completed projects include the EMWMF Trailer Replacement, West Old Salvage Yard Expansion, and the Heavy Equipment Yard. These three projects are now fully operational and provide support to UCOR’s cleanup mission. The team is currently working…
