Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 to modify Section A.49.1 Employment Bonus Program;
b. Direct the Human Resources Department and Auditor-Controller's Office to implement the changes.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopts a Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 to modify Section A.49.1 Employment Bonus Program;
b. Direct the Human Resources Department and Auditor-Controller's Office to implement the changes.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On May 15, 2001, the Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the Personnel Policies and Practice Resolution to add an employment bonus (sign-on bonus) up to $5,000 to be paid to new, permanent employees hired into difficult-to-fill positions as determined by the County Administrative Officer or designee. On April 29, 2008, the Board of Supervisors approved amendments to Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution to authorize the Natividad Chief Executive Officer to pay new, permanent employees hired into difficult-to-fill positions an employment bonus of $10,000.
In the current competitive job market, the County finds itself in competition for highly sought-after candidates who possesses knowledge, skills, and abilities for various difficult-to-fill positions. For these reasons, the Human Resources Department recommends the Board consider approving the amendments to the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution as indicated in Attachment A increasing the Employment Bonus from $5,000 to $10,000 for difficult-to-fill positions upon approval of the County Administrative Officer or designee under certain conditions.
In addition, the Human Resources Department seeks approval to increase the Employment Bonus for Natividad from $10,000 to $20,000 for difficult-to-fill positions upon approval by the Natividad Chief Executive Officer under certain conditions.
The proposed amendments ...
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