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Appleton City recruitment report: applicant pools rising but bus driver hiring remains challenging
6206314 · October 22, 2025
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HR reported an overall increase in applicants for many city positions and said officials are considering referral and sign‑on bonuses, funded from vacant salary dollars, to address hard‑to‑fill roles such as bus driver.
Director Ratcheman presented a recruitment status report during the Oct. 22 committee meeting, saying applicant counts have risen for many positions since the lows of the COVID era but that certain roles—including bus drivers and other specialized positions—remain difficult to fill.
Ratcheman said the applicant pool for bus drivers…
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