Agenda - Council Work Session - 05/12/2026

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2. 3. CC Work Session Meeting Date: 05/12/2026 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Strive for high organizational morale and employee retention. Information Title: Review the Findings of the 2026 All -staff Employee Survey Purpose/Background: The purpose of this discussion is to review the findings of the 2026 all -staff employee survey. The City's Labor Management Committee considers, on an as needed basis, the need or desire to conduct an all -staff employee survey. This year, approximately 85% of the City's full-time and part-time employees completed the survey; this does not include paid -on -call firefighters, seasonal employees or volunteers. Previously, all -staff surveys were conducted in 2007, 2011, 2014, 2016 and 2019, and 2023. 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%, 2026 - 69% This year, 69% -- 70 employees said "yes", they would recommend the organization to others who are seeking employment. Three employees answered "no" and 29 answered Unsure. A new question was added in 2023 to rate employee morale. The overall weighted average on the 5-point scale last time was 3.84. This year, the rating is 3.81. Results of the survey are reviewed by the management team, as well as the Labor Management Committee. Naturally, the intent is to keep doing what is working well and improve on weaker areas. The Committee develops a work plan to address weaker areas. This year, the Committee determined the best course of action would be to conduct a subsequent survey with staff. The intent is to describe the areas of concern and offer staff the opportunity to make recommendations for specific tactics that could improve areas of weakness, specifically by department or as an organization as a whole, depending on the issue. Once the tactics are reviewed and approved by the Committee, Human Resources acts on behalf of the Committee to put the work plan into motion. 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. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: Up to 20 minutes. Funding Source: Not Applicable.