On Saturday, September 20, 2025, community members from across Durham came together for We Got You, Durham. This free public event was hosted by Senator Natalie Murdock (District 20) and Representative Zack Hawkins (District 31) at the Boys and Girls Club of Durham and Orange Counties.
This morning, three new commissioners took their oaths before the commencement of the September SHRC meeting.Following the swearing-in by Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway, Acting Commissioner Tye Vaught called the meeting to order. Moments later, State Human Resources Director Staci Meyer welcomed the newest Commissioners and gave her ‘Director’s Report,’ offering an overview of the agency’s accomplishments since the last meeting, and a look at what’s on the horizon.
We’re proud to announce that the State of North Carolina has been named a recipient of the 2025 Theo Award, a national recognition honoring innovation and leadership in workers’ compensation.
Yesterday, Office of State Human Resources Director Staci Meyer joined Governor Stein and his cabinet to clean up the Sweeten Creek, in partnership with Mountain True.Recovery of Western North Carolina remains a priority for this administration.#Impact #Rebuild
On September 4, N.C. State Human Resources Director Staci Meyer accompanied Governor Joshua Stein to State Employees Association of N.C. (SEANC)’s annual convention in Greensboro, N.C.Speaking to a packed house, Director Meyer thanked state employees for the work they do to offer indispensable services to North Carolina. The Director also spoke of the important work that the N.C. Office of State Human Resources is doing to elevate public service, and make our state’s HR system easier, faster, and better.
OSHR was proud to participate in the 2025 Governor's School Supply Drive and deliver donations from OSHR staff to the students of Robbinsville High School in Graham County, North Carolina.State Human Resources Director Staci Meyer and OSHR Chief of Staff Mary Penny Kelley visited the school in August to hand out the supplies and show students and teachers support from our state government.
On August 26, the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) hosted the 2025 Richard Caswell Award Ceremony, honoring eight individuals for their extraordinary commitment to public service. Collectively, these honorees represented 360 years of service to the people of North Carolina.In an era when careers often span multiple industries, these state employees stood out for their commitment to long-term public service.
Check out last week’s episode of Under the Dome, featuring State Human Resources Director Staci Meyer!In a conversation with Capitol Bureau Chief Dawn Vaughan, Director Meyer shares how OSHR is modernizing North Carolina’s human resources system, making it easier, faster, and better.OSHR is focused on elevating public service and supporting Governor Stein’s vision of creating meaningful opportunity for every North Carolinian to succeed.
Photo: Director Meyer and Governor Stein at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College. (Courtesy of the Governor's Office)Earlier this month, State Human Resources Director Staci Meyer joined Governor Josh Stein to thank state employees in Western N.C. for their commitment and service.
On July 9, 2025, OSHR came together in their monthly staff engagement meeting at the Governor James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. From leadership updates to coworker bingo, these events remain wonderful moments to learn, engage, and support one another while underscoring the importance of public service.
