Must Do's This Week

P-Card Statements Due Wednesday

P-Card holders: Reconcile and submit your October procurement card statements to Finance by the end of the day on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Two signatures are required on all statements. Find the statements on the network (\\union9\pcard). 

County Offices Closed Friday in Honor of Veterans Day

For most of our staff, Friday will be a day off to celebrate and honor our veterans. Thank you to the employees who will be working to serve and protect our residents. To all of our own who have served in the U.S. military, thank you for your service! 

Find a list of upcoming veterans-related events in the latest issue of the Union County Horizon. And a big thank you to our Veterans Services team, who serves the veterans of Union County year-round. Watch this short video about the work they do.

Wear Red, White and/or Blue to Honor Veterans on Thursday

Show your support and wear a patriotic shirt or red, white or blue to honor our veterans on Thursday, Nov. 9. If your role does not require a special dress code, feel free to wear jeans. Feel free to email any patriotic group photos to Public Communications to share on social media that day.

Veterans: You are invited to wear your military branch hats or T-shirts and join us for a photo op in the Government Center courtyard at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. Click here for details. Don’t forget to email Michelle Marcano with your dates of service and military branch to receive a small token of appreciation.

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Facilities Employee Receives Lifesaver Award

Congratulations to Facilities employee Wendell Roberts for receiving the Lifesaver Award for helping a restaurant employee experiencing a seizure. The employee fell and hit her head on a table. Roberts was familiar with and knowledgeable about how to assist someone suffering from a seizure due to previous experience with a family member. Roberts jumped into action and was able to help the employee until first responders arrived.

He also recently completed training to serve as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for his volunteer role as a volunteer firefighter in Pageland, SC.  Click here to read the full story on County Connect. The Management Team presented him with the Lifesaver Award on Oct. 25. Click here to watch a short video from the surprise presentation. Do you know an employee who has recently saved a life? Nominate them for a Lifesaver Award! Back to top

Caught in the Act Award Fall 2023: Charlotte Linthicum

Congratulations to Social Services employee Charlotte Linthicum for receiving the fall 2023 Caught in the Act award! Linthicum was recognized for going above and beyond to help two teens in separate situations. Read more about the heartwarming story in this news article on County Connect.

The Management Team surprised her with the award during a team meeting on Oct. 31. If you know someone who has gone above and beyond, you can nominate them for the Caught in the Act award. Back to top

UC Store | Item of the Month

This month's featured item in the UC Store is our new mouse pad featuring beautiful pictures across Union County! Bring life and creativity to your workspace with this dye-sublimated mouse pad! You can buy as few as one for only $4.26! View all branded products available in the UC Store. Back to top

Cybersecurity Training Winners and Monthly Tip

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Cybersecurity Awareness Month weekly trainings. Congrats to these winners who were randomly selected for a $25 Amazon gift card: Suzanne Stewart, Brenda Bullock, Chris Helms, Kevin Merrill, Jody Fowler-Lemmond

Cybersecurity is an ongoing effort, so look out for useful information throughout the year in the first UC Insider of each month. Check out the cybersecurity tip of the month:

What is a Password Manager and How Can It Help You Protect Your Online Accounts?

A password manager is specialized software designed to create and securely store passwords for your online accounts. It offers the convenience of requiring just one master password to access all your stored credentials. Password managers play a crucial role in protecting your accounts from potential hackers who may attempt to guess or steal your login information. 

To ensure the security of your master password, it's essential to create an exceptionally strong password by using a combination of letters, numbers and symbols with a minimum length of 12 characters. 

Additionally, you can enhance your account security by implementing an additional factor, such as a PIN code or fingerprint authentication.

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Blood Drive at Human Services Next Week

Help save a life and schedule an appointment to donate blood or platelets at Human Services on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Back to top

Coming Soon: Open Enrollment for Optional Life Insurance

Open enrollment for optional life insurance through Sun Life Financial will begin Wednesday, Nov. 15. Look for upcoming communications with more details. In the meantime, learn about the available options from Sun Life Financial: Overview Presentation | Optional Life Insurance Benefits | Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Back to top

In Case You Missed It: Holiday Gift From Commissioners

As shared in an email to eligible employees last Wednesday, eligible employees will be receiving an e-gift card from the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 21. 

If you do not want to receive your gift card, you must fill out this form by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

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