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FY 2023-2024 Highlights

Implemented Short Term Disability policy for all full-time employees to protect their income in case they have an illness
or injury and are unable to work.
Planned and held employee appreciation events throughout the year. (Employee Appreciation Lunch, Ice Cream Truck,
In-N-Out Lunch on the Lawn, Halloween Costume Contest, Christmas Lunch, Valentine Treats, Service Recognition
Receptions).
Completed a City-wide compensation study to make sure jobs are in the correct pay grades and pay rates are comparable
to comparison cities.
Revised policies within the Employee Policy Manual to better t city practices and changes to city practices.
Completed implementation and went live on new Human Resource/Payroll software, UKG, providing one system and one
login for employees to access all human resource functions.
Provided wellness initiatives for employees, including lunch in learns, a bene ts fair, chair massages, dental cleanings and
skin cancer screenings.
Offered eight new updated and enhanced voluntary bene ts to employees during open enrollment.

Goals

Organizational Excellence
Continue to be a resource and advocate for employees and supervisors in all functional HR areas.
Ensure that all laws, regulations, and personnel policies are fairly and consistently applied to all employees.
Continue to promote employee engagement through involvement and employee activities/events.
Focus on staff training and development in order to better serve the needs of our customers.
Continue focus on employee wellness initiatives to ensure that the workforce is mentally and physically t to serve
the community.
Ensure that quality employees are hired and brought into the organization in a timely manner.
Continue to evaluate the city compensation plan to ensure it stays competitive and is applied fairly and equitably among
all employees.

Communicate & Engage with Citizens
Provide responsive service to internal and external customers.

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