AGENDA DATE: 10/14/2015
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Total Compensation Report
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Market data and benefit plan updates for use in budget development for FY 16-17, subject to available revenues
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Letteri, Davis, Gerome, Cloutier
PRESENTER (S): Lorna Gerome, Claudine Cloutier
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: The School Board and Board of Supervisors (the "Boards") approved a Total Compensation Strategy in 2000 to target employee salaries at 100% of an adopted market median and benefits slightly above market levels. See Attachment 1 for a list of the localities included in the adopted market. Since that time, the Boards have continued to recognize the importance of providing competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain a high quality workforce. To that end, the County's total compensation has been designed and is continually adapted to meet these objectives in an ever-changing labor market. This Executive Summary outlines staffs' findings based on its annual compensation analysis. It is provided for the Boards' consideration as the Boards provide feedback to the County Executive and Superintendent for the upcoming FY 17 budget process. It is noted that all funding for the final recommendations is subject to available revenues and final approval by the Boards. The benefit programs are a significant component of Total Compensation in terms of cost and employee satisfaction and well-being. Staff is providing information regarding plan changes to the Medical Insurance programs, as well as modifications to the leave and disability insurance programs to meet market, financial, operational and regulatory requirements.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 7. Operational Capacity: Ensure County government's ability to provide high quality service that achieve community priorities.
DISCUSSION:
1) Compensation Strategies
The adopte...
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