See the list of events for Employee Appreciation Week
See the list of events for Employee Appreciation Week
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WolfPerks: Get Discounted Tickets To Summerfest and More
 
Don’t miss your chance to get discounted tickets to soccer games, the Summerfest concert series and the American Dance Festival 2025 season.
 
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Join the Walking for Mental Health Challenge
 
You can participate in the challenge by walking during times that work best for you, joining employee walking groups or both.
 
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Margaret Erickson
 
How HR Preserves the Human Connection Amid Technological Advancements
 
Learn about the strategies University Human Resources has implemented to maintain a personal connection with employees as artificial intelligence brings about change.
 
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Avery Tuttle
 
How an Internship Program Is Enhancing My Leadership Skills
 
In 2023, University Human Resources launched an internship program developed by Alexa DeFalco, a training specialist. We asked participants in the program to write first-person accounts of their experience in the program for a three-part series. Avery Tuttle shares how the program allows nonmanagers, such as him, to supervise interns.
 
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Consider Attending De-Stress Fest Activities for Employees
 
De-Stress Fest is an opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and return to work with a fresh perspective. See our curated list of fest activities for employees.
 
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Be Like UHR: Use Community Service Leave To Nurture Team Building
 
UHR employees used community service leave in March to spend time helping to build Habitat for Humanity houses.
 
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Barb Prillaman
 
Howl About You
 
Howl About You is our employee spotlight series. Each month, we will introduce you to some of NC State’s outstanding employees and share five facts about them. This month, we want you to meet Barb Prillaman, Deanna Knighton and Chris Vestal.
 
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