Must Do's This Week
Timesheets Due Thursday
All Employees: Complete your timesheet by 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. Time should be recorded for the April 18 - May 1 pay period.
Supervisors: Please approve timesheets for your employees by 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 30.
If you have timesheet questions, email payroll.
Benefit Plan Informational Meetings Continue This Week
There are several informational meetings this week to learn about health plan changes and enhancements. These optional meetings also provide details regarding the online enrollment process, as well as a recap of all the benefit options and resources available to you.
Meeting options this week:
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Wednesday, April 29, 9 a.m. | Eddie Cathey Community Room - Sheriff's Office Administrative Building
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Wednesday, April 29, 3 p.m. | HR Training Room - Government Center
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Thursday, April 30, 9 a.m. | Human Services Ground-Floor Conference Room
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Thursday, April 30, 3 p.m. | Eddie Cathey Community Room - Sheriff's Office Administrative Building
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Friday, May 1, 8 a.m. | Water Operations Center
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Friday, May 1, 1 p.m. | HR Training Room - Government Center
All info meetings are also posted on our employee event calendar on County Connect.
Meeting attendance is strongly encouraged for benefit-eligible employees to receive the most up-to-date information as you make benefit elections for the upcoming plan year. Meeting registration is not necessary; attend any meeting that is convenient.
Speaker Series Event | Tuesday, April 28
Our last all-employee Speaker Series event in this fiscal year is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Human Services.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear from David Phillips, founder of Faster Glass, who will share practical strategies to overcome innovation barriers and challenge cognitive biases. Learn techniques to rethink assumptions and gain tools to help others reimagine solutions.
It's not too late to register! Log in to NEOGOV, then click this link.
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EAP Workshop: Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Did you know unresolved workplace conflict is one of the leading contributors to stress, burnout and disengagement among employees? Differing perspectives will continue to exist; however, we have the opportunity to build the skills needed to navigate conflict constructively and reduce its impact on mental health, workplace culture, and morale.
Join our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Atrium Health, to learn how to identify and address conflict early, understand different conflict styles and their impact, build self-awareness, develop strategies for productive conversations, and more.
Four options are available for signing up: two for employees and two for managers/supervisors.
Log in to your NEOGOV account and then register for one of the trainings. IMPORTANT: for the registration link to work properly, you should log in to your NEOGOV account prior to clicking the link to enroll. Email Brooke Adamson, Strategy & Innovation, with questions.
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To ensure a smooth Fiscal Year 2025-2026 closing and avoid problems or delays in payments to vendors, please review the following deadlines:
- The deadline for requesting purchase orders is Friday, May 15 (unless previously approved) except for multi-year funds.
- Invoices for FY25-26 dated on or before June 30 are due by Monday, July 27.
- Requests for FY25-26 travel reimbursements are due by Monday, July 27.
- In early July 2026, your department’s budget liaison will distribute the FY26-27 budget roll for review. There will be no unencumbered balance rolls, project rolls, or program rolls unless specifically approved.
- June 2026 Procurement Card (P-Card) statements will reflect credit card transactions posted through June 27 to be reconciled and then paid in July 2026 and charged to the FY26 budget. Note: Transactions posted beginning June 28 will be on the July 2026 P-Card statement and will be charged to FY27.
Review more information.
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Public Communications Earns Statewide Recognition
Union County’s Public Communications team is being recognized across North Carolina for excellence in government communications.
Director Liz Cooper was named North Carolina Communicator of the Year by North Carolina City & County Communicators, one of the organization’s top honors. The Public Communications team also received four Excellence in Communications Awards for projects including branding, community outreach, video storytelling, and crisis communications.
These awards reflect the team’s ongoing work and partnerships with County departments to keep employees and residents informed through strategic, timely and impactful communication. Read about the award-winning projects.
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911 Telecommunicator of the Year
Congratulations to Kayla Mills (Emergency Communications) for receiving the Union County Telecommunicator of the Year/Sandy Marsh Award.
The annual award recognizes those who exemplify dedication, teamwork and a commitment to serving both responders and the community - qualities that continue to define excellence within our 911 communications center.
Kayla was nominated by her peers, reflecting the strong respect and appreciation she has earned from those who work alongside her every day. She is described as someone who embodies the spirit of the award through her dependability, humor, humility, and generosity.
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Welcome, New Employees!
Join us in welcoming our new employees who attended orientation last week! Click on the photo to view it larger.
View the complete list of new employee names and their department on the HR page on County Connect.
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Small Choices That Make a Big Difference
Burnout doesn't arrive all at once; it builds quietly in the skipped lunches, the late-night replies, and the weekends that never quite feel like rest. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Leadership coach Chad Wright, the first guest speaker in our revamped Speaker Series, provides a refreshingly practical framework for finding your way back, that doesn't require a dramatic life overhaul. Read the full story for tools and ideas you can start using this week.
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For a limited time, enjoy free shipping on all orders from the UC store throughout April!
To get free shipping: Under the Order Summary section, click "Gift Certificate / Coupon Code," enter "FREESHIPPING" - then click "Apply." This code may only be used once per account.
View all branded products available in the UC Store.
If you've never ordered through the UC Store, you'll need to create an account with your Union County email address before completing checkout. Questions? Email Public Communications.
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Water Conservation Update: Stage 1 in Effect
Union County Water has implemented Stage 1 of its Water Shortage Response Plan due to ongoing drought conditions. While there are no changes to residential watering schedules for Union County Water customers, employees are encouraged to help conserve water at work and at home by limiting unnecessary use and practicing efficient habits.
Learn more on the Union County Water website.
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