Receive presentation on ideas to improve city employee morale and communication
In Plain English
City employees report declining morale due to poor communication, understaffing, and treatment concerns. Staff feel overworked and unsupported after years of management turnover and COVID-19 impacts. Councilmembers conducted 30 interviews with employees to identify specific problems. If approved, the city develops action plans to address communication gaps and working conditions.
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