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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Deadline to file annual ethics report is April 30
As a public institution, UAB employees who meet certain criteria are required by the state of Alabama to complete an annual Statement of Economic Interests Form. As required by law, the UAB Human Resources provides the Alabama Ethics Commission...
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Deadline approaching for UAB’s Premium Assistance Program
The Premium Assistance Program is designed to ease the cost of medical premiums for benefits-eligible employees whose total combined household income, based on family size, is at or below twice the federal poverty level (see 2026 Premium Assistance Income...
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HRIS launches Empower U to provide employees real-time support for administrative systems
The HR Information Systems (HRIS) team is launching HRIS Empower U, a new weekly Zoom session designed to give employees real‑time help with administrative systems — no ticket submission required. Each Wednesday from 10-11 a.m., participants can...
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Reminder: Employees can review job title, pay grades and pay rates anytime in Oracle
Employees can use Self-Service Applications in the Oracle HR and Finance Administrative System at any time to review and verify current job titles, pay grades and pay rates. Self-service stations are available in the UAB Administration Building...
