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Wausau utility warns of staffing shortfalls; commission asks HR for prioritized review
Summary
Commissioners were told May 6 that staff shortages and turnover at the water and wastewater utilities risk higher costs, potential contracting out of operations and stressed operations at a $60 million treatment facility; the commission requested HR involvement and a pay/retention review.
WAUSAU, Wis. — Commissioners expressed concern May 6 about persistent staffing shortages and turnover at the Wausau Waterworks and wastewater plants and asked the city’s human resources office to prioritize a timely review of pay and retention strategies.
Eric, the utility director, told the commission that the utility recently authorized several new positions in the 2025 budget and is actively recruiting, but that water division…
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