Public Announcements
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Our Very Own Susan Thornton was highlighted in this month's Public Eye Magazine. The Public Eye magazine is a PSHRA national publication. We're so very proud of you. Check out the article "Susan Thornton: Supporting Employee and Organizational Success" in the Meet the Member section of the magazine.
A link to the PDF download of the magazine.
Call for Speakers – PSHRA NC 2026 Annual Conference
We’re looking for innovative, inspiring, and practical presentations for the Public Sector HR Association NC Annual Conference, happening March 1–4, 2026 in Raleigh, NC.
This year’s theme:
“Rooted in Service, Growing for the Future, Strengthening Public Sector HR.”
Topics of interest include:
Legal & Policy Updates
Employee Wellness & Burnout
Talent Acquisition & Retention
Workforce & Succession Planning
HR Tech & AI Advancements
Leadership & Change Management
DEI, Compensation, Professional Development, Workplace Investigations
… and more!
Timeline:
Applications Open: Monday, August 25, 2025
Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025
Speakers Announced: Monday, December 1, 2025
Apply Here!
NEW! PSHRA POWER LEARNING SERIES
Power Learning Series, launching in June 2025, is a new way to grow your skills without the time commitment of a full course.
These short, high-impact virtual courses are designed specifically for public sector HR professionals like you. These short, high-impact virtual courses are designed specifically for public sector HR professionals like you. Spread across 2–3 weeks and totaling just 3–4 hours, each Power Learning Series offers:
✅ Focused, relevant topics
✅ Flexible virtual sessions
✅ Real-world application for the public sector
✅ Expert PSHRA instructors
This series is interactive, incorporates case studies, discussions, and practical applications.
Whether you need a refresher or want to explore a new topic, these sessions are the perfect fit for your busy schedule.
PSHRA has never offered any program like this before. These are shorter in length, more affordable, and you do not have to be a National member to get the member price.
PSHRA North Carolina Chapter members can qualify for the reduced member price.
Learn More HERE
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, March 16th to Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 in beautiful Wilmington, NC at the Hotel Ballast!
Join us for three days of:
Engaging conference sessions
Networking opportunities
A service project
Social events and more!
Key Dates:
When: March 16th-18th, 2025
Where: Hotel Ballast, 301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Registration Opens: November 2024
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with other HR professionals in the public sector. Stay tuned for more details and updates!
2024 PSHRA Chapter Award for Excellence!
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that the PSHRA North Carolina Chapter has been awarded the 2024 PSHRA Chapter Award for Excellence! 🏆
This prestigious award recognizes our chapter's dedication to advancing and enhancing the human resources profession through innovative membership recruitment and retention strategies, outstanding educational programs, and top-notch member communications.
We are incredibly proud of our members and leadership for their hard work and commitment to excellence. This award is a testament to the collective effort and passion that drives our chapter forward.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way. Let's continue to make strides in our profession and set the standard for excellence in HR!
PSHRANC HRExcellence PublicSectorHR AwardWinners
PSHRA NC FEATURED!
We love our partnership with Civic!
They recently hosted our Board Transition meeting at the beautiful Quorum Center in Raleigh. Civic took our picture and informed us that we would be featured in an upcoming newsletter. Well here it is...
Check us out and also see all the great tools they have available for assisting your employees.
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