Agenda - Council Work Session - 05/09/2023

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CC Work Session Meeting Date: 05/09/2023 Information Title: Review the Findings of the 2023 All -staff Employee Survey 2.3. Purpose/Background: Purpose: The purpose of this discussion is to review the findings of the 2023 all -staff employee survey. Background: The City's Labor Management Committee considers, on an as needed basis, the need or desire to conduct an all -staff employee survey. Previously, all -staff surveys were conducted in 2007, 2011, 2014, 2016 and 2019. In 2022, the Committee met and suggested waiting until 2023 for the next survey. Approximately 70% of full-time and part-time employees completed the survey this year; this number does not include paid -on -call firefighters, seasonal employees or volunteers. The survey includes the following broad categories of focus: Analysis and Knowledge Management, Workforce Focus, Operations Focus, Communications, Results and General Questions. Results of the survey are reviewed by the Labor Management Committee and the Committee develops a work plan to address areas of concern or focus. Once approved, Human Resources acts on behalf of the Committee to put the work plan into motion. This year, the Committee will begin discussions for the 2023 survey on May 24, 2023. Summary survey results will be shared with employees and posted to the Employee Intranet Site. One question that is asked survey after survey is "Would you recommend the organization to others who are seeking employment?" This question seems to be a good gauge of employee satisfaction. Historically, the "yes" responses are as follows: • 2007 - 96% • 2011 - 48% • 2014 - 77% •2016-94% • 2019 - 81% • 2023 - 75% A new question added this year was to rate employee morale. The overall weighted average on the 5 point scale was 3.84. Additionally, there were several new questions regarding the City's benefit package; results varied, but the information gathered will be valuable for future planning. In general, data within the survey may be useful for strategic planning, staff planning, budgeting, benefit planning, total compensation, etc. Staff will be seeking feedback or direction from the City Council regarding the survey. Timeframe: Up to 20 minutes Funding Source: Not applicable. Responsible Party(ies):