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Hayward staff reports 9.4% citywide vacancy rate under new state law; recruitment incentives and remote‑work rules under review
Summary
Human Resources presented an AB 25 61‑compliant vacancy report showing 90 vacancies (9.4% of 956.3 budgeted FTE) as of April 30, 2025, and outlined hiring incentives, diversity recruitment steps and plans to clarify remote‑work policy; no formal council vote was required.
Hayward city staff presented the council with an AB 25 61‑required vacancy report on staffing, recruitment and retention on June 3, saying the city had 90 vacant positions — 9.4% of 956.3 full‑time equivalent positions budgeted — as of April 30, 2025.
Deputy Director of Human Resources Ian Texan opened the presentation and said AB 25 61, part of Government Code section 3502.3 and effective Jan. 1, 2025, requires employers to provide this information prior to final budget adoption. Texan said the presentation covered current vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts, hiring difficulties and the city’s responses.
Human Resources manager Selena Flores said the city posted 100 job openings during the reporting period (July 1,…
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