Three-Peat: A Great Place to Work

The University of Tennessee System has earned its certification as a great place to work for the third consecutive year. The Great Place to Work Certification is determined by what current employees say about their experience working for the UT System. This year, 75% of employees rated the UT System as a great place to … Continued

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Winners of the 2024 UT System President’s Awards

Earlier this year, University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd announced the recipients of the 2024 President’s Awards. These awards, established in 2016, recognize the accomplishments of faculty and staff from across the UT System. Fifteen faculty and staff members were honored this year for their achievements and dedication to the Be One UT Values. … Continued

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2024 W-2s: Check Your Mail

In just a few months, 2024 will conclude and the 2024 tax season will soon be underway. Due to the University of Tennessee’s transition from IRIS to DASH, all employees will receive printed 2024 W-2 forms via standard U.S. mail. To ensure there are no issues receiving your 2024 W-2 forms, please verify your mailing … Continued

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Navigating the Next Steps: Life After the Performance Review

By now, most if not all employees have received their annual performance reviews. Performance reviews should never be viewed as a once-a-year event, but rather as part of a continuous feedback process that occurs throughout the year. Regular check-ins and ongoing communication between supervisor and employees are essential for fostering growth and development. Here’s how … Continued

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Raising the Bar: 1 Million Civil Conversations

Every day, millions of conversations take place in the workplace. And, in a world that seems to move faster by the minute, it’s easy for the little things—like civility in the workplace—to fall by the wayside. According to the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), nearly two-thirds of U.S. workers have experienced or witnessed incivility … Continued

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Making a Difference: The Benefits of Volunteering in the Community

Volunteering is more than just giving back to the community; it’s an opportunity to grow, connect, engage and find fulfillment. At the UT System, we understand the value of volunteering and encourage employees to take part in this rewarding experience. To support this, full-time employees are entitled to up to eight hours of paid leave … Continued

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Survey Says: Highlights from the Employee Engagement Survey

The UT System recently conducted its annual employee engagement survey, and the results are in! With a response rate of 48%, we heard from 4,239 employees across our campuses and institutes, providing us with valuable insights into our workplace culture and environment. This year’s survey highlighted several key areas where the UT System shines, including … Continued

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DASHing On

To successfully rollout DASH, UT’s new enterprise resource planning (ERP), requires more than technical preparation—it’s a collective leap forward in how UT operates and will require ensuring everyone using the system is ready and able to embrace the new technology. UT will begin the DASH transition in January 2025. DASH (Dynamic Administrative System for Higher … Continued

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