News & Press Releases
NC Steps Up Hiring for Critical Positions
“We have shortages in many positions, such as nurses and correctional officers,” said Neal Alexander, Director of the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). “By conducting interviews onsite and making conditional offers, we’re expediting the hiring process to fill much-needed vacancies.”
Jenn McGinnis Invited To Speak About Performance Management
Jenn McGinnis, Organizational Effectiveness Manager with OSHR, has been invited to be a panelist at the North Carolina Industrial & Organizational Psychologists Spring semi-annual meeting. It takes place Friday, March 18 from 9:00am - 2:30pm at the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro.
Governor McCrory Praises State Charitible Campaign Volunteers
The 2015 SECC campaign raised $3,760,000 which boosted the total contributions since its inception to over $102 million! Each state agency and university had its own team of volunteer campaign organizers who raised awareness with state employees of the over 1000 charities that are part of the SECC and facilitated collecting the donations.
15 State Employees to be Presented with the ‘Governor’s Awards for Excellence’
Fifteen state employees will be presented with the prestigious ‘Governor’s Awards for Excellence’ on Tuesday, November 16, 2015. It is the highest honor a state employee may receive for dedicated service to the State and the citizens of North Carolina. “These state employees represent the best of North Carolina,” said Governor McCrory. “They serve as role models for their colleagues and an inspiration to their communities. They’ve demonstrated through their actions that when it comes to providing great service, nothing compares to their dedication and passion."
State Employees Surpass $100 Million in Gifts for Charities
Since its inception, state employees have donated more than $100 million in support of charities serving North Carolinians through the State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC).
North Carolina launches new branding initiative
OSHR Communications Director David Prickett was interviewed by Time Warner Cable News on the state's new branding initiative. Watch the story on TWCNews.
Commerce Department Launches Mobile App for Job Seekers
NCWorks Career Centers are now registering more job seekers on the new NCWorks mobile app to connect them to meaningful employment. Read more from the Department of Commerce.
Military Supports 578,000 Jobs in North Carolina
The military supports 578,000 jobs in North Carolina and more than two thirds of those jobs are in the private sector, demonstrating the impact of the military ripples across the state’s economy and not just concentrated near military installations. Read more from the Governor's Office.
Caswell Award Honors Employees with Extended Service to State Government
More than 40 employees, with 45 or more years of service to North Carolina state government, will be honored with the Caswell Award on August 13, 2015.
2015 SECC Statewide Kick-Off Event
Join hundreds of your fellow state employees and retirees at Raleigh’s Bicentennial Mall on Friday, August 14th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the official launch of the 2015 State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC).
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