Commission hears staffing, retention risks; HR urges adding FTEs and pay adjustments
Human Resources presented data on overtime, tenure and the loss of tacit knowledge as long‑tenured utility staff near retirement; HR recommended adding full‑time equivalents and increasing compensation, with formal recommendations due in September.
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City HR and utility staff presented recruiting and retention information on Aug. 5, warning that Wausau’s utility faces operational risk as a number of long‑tenured employees approach retirement and overtime costs mount.
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