Welcome to the Manager's Toolkit at UAB! Your role is crucial, and we want to ensure your success. Whether you're new to managing or recently hired as a people leader at UAB, we encourage you to explore our curated resources and programs below.
New Manager Checklist
Review the following checklist with your leader to identify which items will be most necessary for your new manager role and responsibilities.
New Manager Orientation (NMO)
UAB’s Learning and Development hosts a New Manager Orientation (NMO) every quarter to invest and train individuals new to managing (whether newly hired or promoted).
Description: To equip new managers with the essential knowledge, skills, and tools required to lead their teams effectively, align with UAB‘s values, and cultivate a feeling of belonging.
Objectives:
- Articulate UAB culture through the lens of leadership
- Identify key stakeholders and effective communication methods
- Describe UAB’s people-centered performance management philosophy and implement strategies for success
- Create a supportive and inclusive work environment
Audience: Workgroup A (campus staff) in Functional Manager or Director roles new to leading.
When: One-day session, last month of Calendar Year Quarter
Where: UAB Medical Towers
How: Learning & Development sends targeted invites to those in this scope. If you believe you have missed the invitation, please get in touch with us at learndev@uab.edu
Developing Yourself & Others
Everyone wins when the leader gets better! Check out our on-demand and live opportunities to develop your leadership skills and team members.
HR Updates
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Use or lose personal holidays
Under UAB policy, personal holidays for non-essential employees are awarded July of each year and must be used by the end of June the following calendar year. UAB biweekly paid full-time regular employees in non-essential services must take any...
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UAB HR closed Friday, May 15 for annual team meeting
UAB Human Resources will be closed on Friday, May 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the annual in-person HR Team Meeting. Topics of discussion will include strategies for renewal within HR, digital accessibility standards, and updates on the UAB...
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Deadlines and information on vacation accrual rollover for exempt monthly employee
Any vacation accrual balances in excess of the total maximum accrual for exempt monthly employees will rollover to sick accruals on January 1, 2026, in accordance with HR Policy 301: Vacation. The rollover will reflect approved time off requests...
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Updates announced for Educational Assistance, Holidays and Severance Pay policies
An update to HR Policy 319: Educational Assistance Program expanding the program’s eligibly went into effect this month, and two more HR policies will soon be updated in the UAB Policies and Procedures Library. HR Policy 319: Educational Assistance...
