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@wentingyan.bsky.social and @emilyfwood.bsky.social great to see this research out there, exploring #OT #workforceretention #OTretention #Mentalhealthworkforce
November 14, 2024 at 12:08 PM
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Strong supervision and support for mid-level managers boosts mental health, retention, and service quality in nonprofits.

#BehavioralHealth #NonprofitLeadership #ManagerSupport #WorkforceRetention
Strengthening the Backbone: Supporting Mid-Level Managers in Nonprofit Organizations
Why strong supervision of mid-level managers is essential for nonprofit sustainability, workforce retention, and high-quality human services.
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March 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Another webinar to get excited about! 🎉
Care #WorkforceRetention: what factors are critical + how they change w/ age? 💼

Join us on Wed 30 April w/ @blimeysimon.bsky.social (@thekingsfund.bsky.social), Janine Dizon, Nicky Baker (ARIIA) + Sarah Gilbert (Skills4Care):👉 lse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
GOLTC webinar: Care Workforce Retention – what factors are critical and how they change with worker age. Wed 30 April 9-10am BST Join on Zoom
April 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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HAPPENING TOMORROW! 📣
Join @adelinacohe.bsky.social, @blimeysimon.bsky.social, Janine Dizon, Nicky Baker, and Sarah Gilbert for this exciting session on care #Workforce retention. 💼

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: GOLTC webinar: Care Workforce Retention – what factors are critical and how they change with worker age. . After registering, you will receive a confirmatio...
Recruitment is a critical issue for most care sectors internationally, but stemming the loss of highly experienced workers through successful retention strategies must equally be a priority. The prese...
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April 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Alaska lawmakers are considering a groundbreaking new retirement plan for state employees, fueled by overwhelming voter support that could reshape the future of public sector benefits.

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#AK #WorkforceRetention #CitizenPortal #PublicPolicy #EmployeeBenefits #AlaskaStateEmployees
Alaska lawmakers push for new pension plan amid broad voter support
Polling shows strong backing for new pension plan for state employees in Alaska.
citizenportal.ai
March 23, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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County employees are sounding the alarm on staffing shortages and wage disparities, urging legislators to prioritize competitive pay to retain essential services.

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#ChautauquaCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #EmployeeCompensation #PublicSafety #WorkforceRetention
County employees urge legislators to protect pay as staffing shortages strain services
Paramedics, highway workers, social-service supervisors and CSEA leaders told the legislature that recruitment and retention are worsening and asked legislators not to target employee pay for budget savings; speakers cited staffing declines and regional wage gaps.
citizenportal.ai
June 29, 2026 at 2:51 AM
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Baton Rouge Community College could soon unlock new resources for growth as a committee moves favorably on SB 282 to establish an Economic Development District!

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#LA #CommunityGrowth #CitizenPortal #LouisianaEconomicDevelopment #WorkforceRetention #EducationAccess
BRCC seeks authority for Economic Development District; committee reports SB 282 favorably
Supporters told the committee that a BRCC Economic Development District would provide resources for growth and economic development; Charles Landry and others urged passage and Senator Foyle moved favorable, with the committee reporting SB 282 favorably by voice.
citizenportal.ai
April 17, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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The Franklin Park fire department is on the brink of crisis, facing alarming resignations and a desperate need for action from village leadership.

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#FranklinParkCookCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #FranklinParkFireDepartment #PublicSafety #WorkforceRetention
Union leaders tell Franklin Park trustees the fire department is in crisis; request meeting
Local 1526 leaders told the Village of Franklin Park Board of Trustees the fire department faces accelerating resignations, retirements and overtime pressures and asked to meet with the mayor and trustees; the board later entered executive session on collective bargaining and litigation and returned with no action.
citizenportal.ai
April 1, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Connecticut's paid leave is more than a benefit—it's a vital resource that helps parents combat mental health challenges while fostering family bonds.

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#CT #MaternalMentalHealth #CitizenPortal #WorkforceRetention #FamilySupport
Carolyn Kagan: Connecticut paid leave 'not a luxury' and a form of prevention for maternal mental health
In a Paid Leave Podcast interview, Carolyn Kagan, founder and executive director of the Alliance Center, said Connecticut paid leave gives parents time to bond and recover and called income replacement 'a gift' that supports mental-health prevention and workforce retention.
citizenportal.ai
March 11, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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A new bill could grant Nebraska educators five paid mental-health days a year, sparking fierce debate over costs and mandates.

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#NE #EducationalPolicy #CitizenPortal #WorkforceRetention #MentalHealthSupport
Bill to give educators five paid mental-health days draws debate over mandate and costs
LB 1207 would require districts to provide five paid mental-health days yearly to full-time school employees without medical documentation. Supporters framed it as a workforce stabilization and retention tool; opponents called it an unfunded mandate with potential substitute and budgetary impacts.
citizenportal.ai
February 23, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Wyoming’s Business Council has generated over 5,000 jobs and attracted $164 million in investment, but the fight against outmigration and wage stagnation is far from over!

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#WY #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #JobCreation #WorkforceRetention
Business Council cites 5,000 jobs and $164 million in venture investment as evidence of progress
CEO Josh Jarrell told attendees the Council's work helped create more than 5,000 primary jobs and that its venture capital program has attracted about $164 million in investment to Wyoming businesses; he framed those results as part of a larger push to address persistent outmigration and workforce constraints.
citizenportal.ai
August 14, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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Connecticut is tackling its aging physician crisis head-on by expanding rural residency opportunities, aiming to keep doctors in the communities that need them most.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #WorkforceRetention #RuralMedicine #HealthcareAccess
State aims to expand rural residency tracks with medical schools to keep doctors local
DPH said it has contracts with Connecticut’s three medical schools to create rural residency tracks and rotations focused on primary care and behavioral health to increase retention of physicians in rural communities, citing an aging physician workforce.
citizenportal.ai
September 17, 2026 at 2:23 AM
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Boston City Councilors are demanding answers as a new parking policy threatens to disrupt vital services for Boston Public Schools staff, potentially leaving students without essential support.

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#BostonCitySuffolkCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #BostonPublicSchools #WorkforceRetention
Councilors press city on parking after BTD letter ending ticket waivers for traveling BPS staff
Boston City Council's City Services committee held a Feb. 12 hearing on parking access for traveling Boston Public Schools employees after the Office of the Parking Clerk informed school leaders it will no longer dismiss parking violations for BPS staff. Union testimony described a pilot meter-code program and urged expanded accommodations to avoid missed federally mandated special-education services.
citizenportal.ai
February 14, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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GrowHaze is on a mission to boost Ellis County's economy, successfully keeping a major employer while creating jobs and promoting housing development for a thriving community.

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#EllisCounty #KS #HousingInitiatives #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #WorkforceRetention
GrowHaze tells Ellis County commissioners it helped retain a major employer and is focused on housing and workforce
Mike Klingen of GrowHaze briefed commissioners about the group's work to retain and expand businesses in Ellis County, including helping Agility avoid relocation and supporting housing initiatives; he described economic ripple effects and said GrowHaze is focused on keeping residents and growing the local workforce.
citizenportal.ai
September 11, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Hays County is at a critical crossroads as officials weigh two salary adjustment plans, with voices urging bold action to address persistent pay inequities.

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#HaysCounty #TX #HaysCountyHR #CitizenPortal #PayEquity #WorkforceRetention #BudgetTransparency
Hays County debates FY27 civilian pay-chart options; staggered plan would cost about $4.8M
Commissioners discussed two HR market-adjustment options for FY27 civilian salaries: full implementation with an incremental cost around $6.8M or a staggered approach totaling about $4.8M; staff and elected officials urged adopting the study to address long‑running pay gaps.
citizenportal.ai
September 9, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Gila County's Board of Supervisors just approved new pay-step plans aimed at boosting recruitment and retention for deputies and detention officers—could this be the game-changer they need?

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Supervisors approve revised pay-step programs for deputies and detention officers to aid retention
The board approved revisions to the sheriff's deputy and detention officer pay-step plans including shift differentials and lateral hire step increases; presenters estimated the combined recurring cost would be under $100,000 and said measures are meant to improve recruitment and retention.
citizenportal.ai
September 3, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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Sheriff Wheeler is pushing for $1,200 monthly retention bonuses for dispatchers to combat staffing shortages, but the board has moved to an executive session to discuss the implications.

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#BonnerCounty #ID #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse #PublicSafety #WorkforceRetention
Sheriff seeks short‑term retention bonuses for dispatchers; board moves to executive session on personnel
Facing staffing shortages in 9‑1‑1, the Bonner County sheriff proposed $1,200 monthly retention bonuses for eight remaining dispatchers (Aug 2026–Jan 2027, total $57,600). Commissioners questioned operational and budgetary implications and voted to enter executive session for personnel and exempt records.
citizenportal.ai
September 3, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Council members are grappling with crucial pay increases for EMS and police as market pressures threaten to drain essential emergency services.

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#DickinsonGalvestonCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #DickinsonPublicSafety #WorkforceRetention #EmergencyServices #BudgetAllocation
Council discusses raises, retention and EMS staffing amid budget tightening
Council and staff debated targeted raises for EMS, dispatch and police to address recruitment and retention; staff said a 5% increase was included for police, dispatch and EMS while council pressed for an equitable approach for lower-paid staff.
citizenportal.ai
August 28, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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A new assessment suggests that Haralson County must revamp its fire department staffing and pay to combat high turnover and restore vital experience.

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#HaralsonCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CompensationTransparency #WorkforceRetention
Review recommends staffing increases and pay study to retain Haralson County firefighters
The assessor recommended pursuing a long-term staffing plan to bring apparatus to two people and eventually three, and urged a compensation study to address turnover and retention compared with neighboring departments.
citizenportal.ai
August 21, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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Villa Rica's police department is facing staffing challenges despite a $7.2 million budget boost, prompting a critical discussion on retention strategies and vacant positions.

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#VillaRicaCarrollCounty #GA #VillaRicaPolice #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #WorkforceRetention
Police budget increases as council debates staffing shortfalls and retention strategies
Police operating budget reported at $7.2 million (6% increase). Council and staff discussed nine current vacancies, four previously approved but unfilled positions, two proposed new positions, and non-salary retention measures such as specialty stipends.
citizenportal.ai
August 21, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Noble County commissioners are at a crossroads, debating a crucial pay scale for probation officers that could reshape recruitment and retention in the criminal justice system.

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#NobleCounty #IN #SalaryTransparency #CitizenPortal #NobleCountyProbation #WorkforceRetention
Probation pay scale sparks debate as commissioners weigh one‑time correction
County presenters urged commissioners to adopt a corrected tiered pay matrix for probation officers to improve recruiting and retention; commissioners voiced concern about long‑term costs and whether to fix only entry level or the entire schedule.
citizenportal.ai
August 19, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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A new proposal could mean $2,000 bonuses for CMP workers and $3,000 for managers, all funded by CNP overage—will this be the game changer for recruitment and retention?

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#AL #PublicEducation #WorkforceRetention #EducationFunding
Board hears plan to use CNP overage for CMP recruitment and retention bonuses
Staff presented a CMP recruitment and retention allocation proposal funded from CNP overage: $2,000 retention for CMP workers in schools and $3,000 for CMP managers/central office staff, with a 24‑month commitment and payments split between August payroll and May.
citizenportal.ai
August 12, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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Glynn County interns are shaking things up with bold plans to harness AI, boost staff retention, and engage younger residents like never before!

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#GlynnCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #AIInnovation #WorkforceRetention
Interns urge Glynn County to pilot AI, improve staff retention and boost youth engagement
In their review, interns recommended county pilots of AI to reduce mundane tasks, adoption of an integrated team chat for daily check‑ins, a resident tech survey to reach younger residents, and stronger retention and recruitment efforts for nearly 1,000 county employees.
citizenportal.ai
August 5, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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The board's recent decision to extend the bus-driver retention pilot sparks a crucial conversation about sustainable pay solutions and the future of our essential transport workforce.

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#UT #SustainableCompensation #CitizenPortal #EducationPolicy #WorkforceRetention
Board extends bus‑driver retention pilot one year and orders salary‑schedule study
Trustees approved a one‑year extension of a bus‑driver retention pilot while directing the business administrator to study salary‑schedule adjustments to pursue sustainable, non‑punitive solutions for driver compensation.
citizenportal.ai
August 5, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Harpswell's firefighting future hangs in the balance as committee members warn that falling behind on pay and benefits could lead to a dangerous shortage of personnel.

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#HarpswellCumberlandCounty #ME #CitizenPortal #HarpswellFirefighters #PublicSafety #WorkforceRetention
Committee cautions Harpswell must match regional benefits to recruit firefighters
Members warned that if Harpswell's pay and benefits fall below nearby towns it will struggle to recruit and retain firefighters, citing examples where changes to pension plans prompted personnel losses in larger Maine cities.
citizenportal.ai
August 4, 2026 at 12:58 PM