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County HR presents step plan results: applications up 198%, turnover lower than peers

5565182 · July 18, 2025
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Summary

Human Resources reported a large increase in applicants after streamlining hiring, a majority of workers in early pay steps, and a turnover rate of about 10%, which county HR called lower than comparable counties.

Washington County human resources staff told the Finance and Budget Committee the county’s step pay plan and process changes are beginning to show measurable results.

Jess, identified in the meeting as the HR manager, presented hiring and retention data and said the workforce mix is healthy: about 57% of employees have tenure of 0–5 years and 59% of employees are on pay steps 1–3, with most…

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