Rethinking Recruitment and Retention: A Blueprint for Local Governments
The workforce crisis in local government is at a tipping point. Hiring delays, talent shortages, and outdated recruitment practices are making it harder than ever for cities and counties to attract and retain employees. A new survey by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) and TrueComp reveals that 43% of agencies take one to three months to fill a vacancy. The longer these positions remain unfilled, the greater the strain on public services and the employees left to carry the workload.
The Cost of Inaction
When vacancies persist, agencies face serious financial and operational consequences.
According to Route Fifty, replacing a government employee can cost up to 150% of their salary due to lost productivity, hiring expenses, and training costs. Beyond financial strain, prolonged vacancies lead to lower staff morale, slower emergency response times, and decreased public trust.
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Agency Spotlight
Marion County, FL
TrueComp proudly welcomes Marion County, FL to its growing network of forward-thinking public sector partners. Marion County—which includes numerous vibrant cities such as Ocala and Belleview—is setting the stage for smarter workforce planning and budget sustainability by adopting TrueComp’s innovative labor costing and financial forecasting solutions.
"Marion County’s leadership demonstrates an incredible commitment to building a workforce strategy that serves both employees and residents,” said Michael Fryke, CEO of TrueComp.
“By embracing technology to modernize their operations, they are paving the way for greater transparency and efficiency, which are key elements for long-term success.”
Placer County has adopted Labor Costing software that helps officials conduct negotiations with labor groups more effectively
From Hennepin County, Minnesota, to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, counties across the U.S. have been grappling with rising tensions with labor unions as governments and workers negotiate on issues like better wages and benefits. In California, tech is helping county officials craft data-driven, real-time contract negotiations to streamline the process.
Placer County — where about 80% of the nearly 3,000 county workers are represented by a labor group — has been tapping a software solution from TrueComp to help inform contract negotiations with labor groups, according to Jon Harned, fiscal operations manager for the county.
The deliberations between workers and county officials can create a “strained relationship,” but one “in which you try to build trust,” to balance the needs of workers and the government, he said.
A labor group, for instance, may request a 3% pay increase that they say costs the county $1 million. But government officials may calculate that the cost closer to $2 million once they account for individual workers’ current wages, pensions, benefits and other additional expenses, Harned explained.
