| ITEM #: 3. DATE: 05/05/2025 AI #:2381 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | FY2025 STRATEGIC PLAN RECRUITMENT PROCESS UPDATE |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Sabrina Dezso, Senior Human Resources Business Partner |
Summary
Council will receive an update on efforts to streamline the city’s recruitment process. (Sabrina Dezso, Senior Human Resources Business Parter)
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
To strengthen our competitiveness in today's job market, Human Resources has focused on continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the candidate experience and streamlining the recruitment process. These efforts have successfully integrated our culture into the selection process while refining workflows to eliminate inefficiencies and gaps. Over the past three years, the recruitment team has consistently hired an average of 338 employees per year. As we continue to grow and face increasing demand for skilled talent and technical expertise, ongoing improvement efforts will be essential to expanding our capacity and maintaining a high standard of recruitment excellence.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The research and analysis conducted for this strategic plan action item provide valuable best practice recommendations to enhance our recruitment strategy. Moving forward, our approach will be built on a foundation of transparency, accountability, and clearly defined hiring expectations to ensure continued success. Recruitment is a critical function that fuels organizational growth, and we are committed to attracting top talent while maintaining high standards of efficiency, effectiveness, and inclusivity. By fostering a culture of engagement and innovation, we will create a hiring experience that strengthens our workforce and drives long-term organizational excellence.