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City of Destin HR director: employee survey shows strong culture, identifies mental‑health and communication gaps
Summary
City of Destin HR Director Jamie reported results of a 2025 employee survey showing high workplace-culture marks but lower scores on leadership trust and promotion of physical and mental well‑being; staff proposed a Leadership Academy, benefits review and a combined sick/vacation policy change.
Jamie, Destin’s human resources director, told the City of Destin City Council during a visioning session that 80 employees completed the city’s 2025 employee survey, which the presentation said represented about 73% participation.
Jamie said survey results showed strong workplace culture and fairness but identified room to improve how the city promotes physical and mental well‑being and how elected leaders communicate with staff. “Employees do feel like they are respected by the new city manager and department directors,” Jamie said, “Where we have some area to grow is employees don't necessarily feel respected and appreciated by the mayor and council.”
The survey was organized into five categories: employee well‑being and satisfaction, leadership and trust,…
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