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Discuss strategies for addressing staffing needs, including attrition, attracting exceptional talent, and expanding recruitment efforts and provide direction to the City Manager.
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INITIATOR: Mayor Stanley Booker
INFORMATION SOURCE: Mayor Stanley Booker
BACKGROUND: This discussion aims to address staffing needs with a focus on workforce sustainability and operational efficiency. The proposed approach emphasizes utilizing natural attrition to manage staffing levels over time, ensuring that adjustments are made thoughtfully and without impacting the City’s ability to serve its citizens effectively. Additionally, this item will explore strategies to attract exceptional talent to fill critical roles and the potential benefits of broadening recruitment efforts to reach a more diverse and qualified candidate pool. These measures are intended to maintain a strong, adaptable team capable of meeting the City’s evolving needs.
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STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Discuss strategies for addressing staffing needs, including attrition, attracting exceptional talent, and expanding recruitment efforts and provide direction to the City Manager.