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a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or her designee to execute Amendment #1 to Agreement No. A-15433 between the County of Monterey and BetterUp, Inc. extending the term of the Agreement through August 31, 2023, or until the last annual subscription expires, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $720,000; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or her designee to sign the initial and any subsequent Order Forms where the Order Forms do not significantly change the scope of work or cause an increase in the not-to-exceed amount
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or her designee to execute Amendment #1 to Agreement No. A-15433 between the County of Monterey and BetterUp, Inc. extending the term of the Agreement through August 31, 2023, or until the last annual subscription expires, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $720,000; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or her designee to sign the initial and any subsequent Order Forms where the Order Forms do not significantly change the scope of work or cause an increase in the not-to-exceed amount.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors approved an agreement between the County of Monterey and BetterUp, Inc. on July 13, 2021. Under the agreement, BetterUp continues to provide an online platform and mobile application with unlimited access to scheduled and on-demand leadership coaching, as well as specialty coaching on topics such as communication, diversity and inclusion, resilience, and microlearning services.
It is essential that the County remain competitive in attracting, growing, and retaining top talent, especially during this time known as the "great resignation" and the "great retirement". Leadership development and employee engagement/retention go hand-in-hand. The workplace behaviors of those serving in leadership roles impact employee engageme...
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