News & Press Releases
North Carolina’s Innovative Hazard Awareness Program Gains Regional Attention
The NC Office of State Human Resources’ (OSHR) “Be a Hazard Hero” Program was selected by the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC)—whose mission is to foster and encourage intergovernmental cooper
Health and Safety Leadership Team Welcomes New Chair
“Sec. Perry has done a tremendous job guiding the Leadership Team to reduce workplace injuries in North Carolina State Government,” said Director Alexander. “When Governor McCrory established the Leadership Team in 2013, our goal was to reduce workplace injuries by 10-percent. We’ve exceeded that goal and have had a 14% reduction in workplace injuries since 2013. Under Sec. Skvarla’s leadership we hope to continue that trend.”
Military Job Fair at Fort Bragg
A 2-day Military Job Fair is taking place at Fort Bragg next week.
June "Safety and Hazard Awareness Month"
OSHR is leading the way in raising awareness of what it takes to stay safe by encouraging state agencies and universities to sponsor a “Stand Down” in June. Read more from Director Alexander's op-ed in the Goldsboro Daily News.
OSHR Director Appointed to Board of Trustees of the State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees
OSHR Director Neal Alexander has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees.
State Employees Seeing Pay Increases
We’re now shifting away from across-the-board pay increases to a more strategic, market-driven approach that considers turnover rates, staffing priorities and other factors to determine the salaries needed to recruit and retain competent employees. Read more on this op-ed in the News & Observer.
Wellness & Safety Expo Connects State Employees to Resources in the Community
The 2016 Wellness & Safety Expo connected thousands of state employees and retirees with community resources that promote a safe and healthy lifestyle.
Governor McCrory’s Workers’ Compensation Reform Saves Taxpayers Millions
State HR Director Neal Alexander added, “We’ve made tremendous progress over the past year in introducing better and more consistent claims management processes and it is starting to pay off.”
North Carolina Encourages Hiring Veterans
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Cornell Wilson, Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry and State HR Director Neal Alexander also attended the event. Read more by clicking here.
Health Screenings, Cooking Demos, Safety Exhibits and More Offered at 2016 State Employee Wellness & Safety Expo
The 2016 Wellness & Safety Expo provides state government employees and retirees with free health screenings, cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs, and opportunities to learn life-saving skills. The event takes place at the NC State Fairgrounds, on Wednesday, May 11th.

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