Polk County HR reports payroll growth, lower turnover in FY2026

Oct 14, 2026

Human Resources reported Polk County processed 116 hires and 67 separations during the last year and currently has 456 county employees on payroll; the HR director said turnover has slowed compared with the prior year and highlighted workers' compensation and FMLA figures.

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Polk County's human resources director presented the department's annual report at the Oct. 13 commissioners court meeting, reporting net employee growth and lower turnover compared with the prior year.

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