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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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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HR announces selection of Assistant Vice President, Benefits & Wellbeing
Lisa Meddock will join UAB Human Resources as Assistant Vice President, Benefits & Wellbeing, effective January 12, 2026. Meddock has more than 15 years of leadership experience, during which time she has gained a deep understanding of the design...
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2025 UAB Security & Fire Safety Report now available online
The 2025 UAB Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is now available online. To access it, you can go to the UAB Police Department website at uab.edu/police and click on “Read the 2025 UAB Annual Security & Fire Safety (Clery) Report” on the sidebar, or...
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Best practices for submitting time-off requests in CTA
UAB Human Resources has compiled a few tips and best practices for submitting a time-off request in Campus Time & Attendance (CTA). Whether you're planning a vacation, taking a personal day, or requesting partial time off, following these simple tips...
