Navigating the 'great resignation'
Managers are navigating the ripple effects of the pandemic in what has been called “The Great Resignation,” with workers leaving their jobs at a record rate in 2021. And based on Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) projections, this is unlikely to change in 2022. Belk College of Business professor Natasha Randle says it’s important for employers to focus on management fundamentals as record numbers of employees are quitting their jobs.
COVID-19 Information
Vaccine and Booster Clinics
The University will hold vaccine and booster shot clinics (Pfizer and Moderna) on campus on Thursdays and Fridays in partnership with VaxVan. Register for an appointment.
Helpful information about quarantine and isolation
The Niner Nation Cares website has helpful information for students, faculty and staff on quarantine and isolation, including return-to-class and work guidance.
Do I have to quarantine or isolate?
Your responsibilities in quarantine or isolation
Returning to class and work following quarantine or isolation
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- 49er Mart users are invited to attend the 49er Mart Virtual Forum Thursday, Jan. 27, from 2-4 p.m. Topics include updates on Contract+, new shopping experience (optional now but will be mandatory in March), information on establishing your email approval code and how to update and add default addresses. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the forum. Registration is encouraged on the Learning and Development Portal, and more information can be found on the 49er Mart message board.
- Reminder: Effective Jan. 3, all employees must be FULLY vaccinated based on current University definitions, which includes receiving a booster vaccine, to be approved for University-sponsored travel. Any upcoming travel already approved will be rescinded if this requirement is not met. More information is available on the travel website.
- “Using the WAVE tool for website accessibility” is the sixth session of the Universal Design Fast Facts Series presented by the Office of Disability Services. This session defines WAVE and explains how to utilize it to evaluate website accessibility.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
- As a reminder, the second payment for the spring term is due Wednesday, Jan. 19. Students who have an account balance are encouraged to pay their account balance or enroll in a payment plan by the due date to avoid class cancellation.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
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Track and field closes out Virginia Tech Invitational: The Charlotte men's 200-meter race and men's high jump closed out the final day of the Virginia Tech Invitational, registering two strong showings by competitors Donny Lee and Shyhiem Scotland. Both athletes finished second overall in their respective events, earning a spot in Charlotte's Top-10 All-Time Indoor Performance List.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
Sekou Cooke, associate professor of architecture and director of the Master of Urban Design program, was among the architects interviewed by Architect Magazine for their thoughts on what to expect in the upcoming year.
Charlotte Parent featured an article about the more than 100 summer camps at UNC Charlotte available for students in first through 12th grades.
EVENTS
- 1/18: Join UREC in some virtual group fitness classes! Check out the schedule with the links to attend each class virtually.
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