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25th Bunny Drive Breaks Record

The 25th annual Bunny Drive at DHHS collected a record 2,817 cuddly stuffed animals to distribute to Veterans Administration hospitals, pediatric centers and nursing homes in the Triangle area. 

DHHS Shoutouts: Cherry Hospital Honors Outstanding Housekeeping Employee; DSS Staffer to Attend USDA Training Academy

NCDHHS recognizes employees and partners doing positive work in their communities. 

Results of Employee Survey Available

The results of the 2017 Employee Engagement Survey were recently released to the Department, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.

DHHS Participating in Partnership to Assist Families, Strengthen Workforce Training

North Carolina was selected to participate in a federal program that could help assist vulnerable families in obtaining sustainable employment.

National Volunteer Week Begins April 15; Community Service Leave Makes It Easy for State Employees to Volunteer

Community Service Leave makes it possible for state employees to volunteer in non-profit, non-partisan community service organizations, schools, public universities, community colleges and state agencies. Community Service Leave also lets employees with children get involved in their schools. 

DHHS Shoutouts: NASW-NC Advocate of the Year, Walter B. Jones Staff Fields Calls On-Air About Opioids and More

NCDHHS recognizes employees and partners doing positive work in their communities. 

Most Cloud Storage Services to Be Blocked on State Networks Beginning in April

Beginning April 1, DHHS and other state employees will no longer be able to access cloud services like DropBox, Google Drive and iCloud on the state network without an approved exception.

DHHS Leaders Graduate from Management Development Program

DHHS’ Division of Human Resources partnered in 2016 with North Carolina State University’s Office of Professional Development to plan a Management Development Certificate program for executive and mid-level managers. By the fall of 2017, a pilot program was in place.

Families Taking Advantage of Reduced Admission to Aquariums

More than 1,000 adults and children have taken advantage of a program that offers reduced admission to low-income families who present an Electronic Benefits Transfer card at North Carolina aquariums.

Secretary Cohen Encourages Business Leaders to Hire People with Disabilities

Secretary Cohen has been promoting the EveryBody Works NC campaign to raise awareness of resources available for employers to hire and retain employees with disabilities and for jobseekers with disabilities to find meaningful employment.