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Pender County HR reports employee survey: pay, benefits and training top concerns
Summary
Human resources presented results of a January employee survey showing pay, career development and work‑life balance as top concerns and described ongoing HR initiatives including a countywide salary review, training programs and a new wellness incentive.
Human Resources Director Kim Bennett presented results of a January 2025 county employee survey at the April 22 Pender County Commission meeting, reporting that compensation, benefits and career development were the top employee concerns.
Bennett told commissioners that 99 employees completed the survey (about one‑third of the county’s workforce) and that nearly 50% said their pay reflected their responsibilities “well” or “very well.” She said 88% were satisfied with the county’s benefits package and that 76% prefer email as the primary channel for internal communications.
On career development, Bennett reported that 44% of respondents said they consistently…
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