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Mental Health Awareness Month

May 1, 2024

…s? Call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) to get immediate help. Additional support with Mental Health America Mental Health Calendar (pdf) Mental Health Month Mental Health Test Maintaining Good Mental Health (pdf) Recognizing When You Need Help (pdf)    …

Tips and Reminders

August 21, 2023

…s a week). For more information about benefits eligibility, please visit the Benefits Eligibility webpage. Eligible temporary employees working 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in the State Health Plan’s High Deductible Health Plan. Eligible temporary employees will be notified by a UNC Benefits email. Visit the Health Insurance page of the HR at UNC website for more information….

Hiring Temporary Employees

January 6, 2017

…or new temporary employees can be found on the new.unc.edu website. Health & Safety Requirements If an individual is employed by the University for more than 30 calendar days, s/he is required to attend the appropriate New Employee Safety Orientation training provided through the University’s Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS). Employees working in a lab and/or clinic must attend the first available orientation. If the employee’s dut…

Mindfulness & Self-Care

January 26, 2024

…can affect your physical health and how to use this information to live a healthier life. Mental Health Awareness Month | pdf Four tips for getting out of a negative mental or emotional space, and contact information for GuidanceResources, your Employee Assistance Program. Using Kindness to Achieve Personal Success and Happiness | training (9 min.) Listen to this brief podcast to learn about the benefits of kindness, how to build relationships wi…

BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

July 6, 2023

…rapists by topic, availability, gender, ethnicity and more! Seeking mental health assistance When seeking mental health assistance in any form, it is important to be confident in disclosing relevant information about beliefs, culture, sexual orientation and/or gender identity that could potentially affect care. Providers play a vital role in treatment, so proper care hinges on feeling comfortable with them and knowing you can communicate well with…

Open Enrollment Video Transcript

October 3, 2023

…c.edu/enroll to view the guides that include screenshots for both portals. Some good news for 2024 is that health insurance premiums are not increasing and there are no changes to any of the health plans. There are a few changes to the state benefits NC Flex programs for dental, vision and flexible spending accounts: First, the dental insurance. Premiums for the high and low options will have an increase for 2024. The classic option premiums remai…

Parenting

January 26, 2024

…cide and offers tips on how to talk with your teen about suicide.   Mental Health America Online Behavior and Mental Health | pdf Today’s tweens and younger children are growing up at a time when online spaces are just as prevalent as physical ones — and most adults need to do some catching up to understand what daily life looks like for younger people. This fact sheet reviews where and how young people spend their time online, from content to alg…

PM Goals

January 26, 2024

and all other policies, including appropriate use of university resources. Safety: Complies with all safety requirements for the position, including successful completion of training and proper use of personal protective equipment. Ethics: Chooses ethical action, even under pressure, avoids situations that are inappropriate or that present a conflict of interest, and holds self and others accountable for ethical decisions. Respect: Appreciates ind…

COVID

February 15, 2023

…to maintaining a safe workplace for everyone. We can all contribute to the health and safety of our workplace by following the basic guidelines outlined below. Community Standards The University’s COVID-19 Community Standards have been updated as of March 10, 2022. For more information, visit the Carolina Together COVID-19 Community Standards page. Employee Health Guidelines Employees who are symptomatic, being tested for COVID-19, have tested pos…