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Calistoga HR manager reports improved recruitment; three vacancies remain
Summary
Human Resources Manager Reyna Lance told the council she has reduced failed recruitments, streamlined time-to-hire and expanded outreach; the city still has three vacancies (fire engineer candidate in background, a dispatch position and a police officer).
Human Resources Manager Reyna (Rena) Lance presented the citys annual vacancy and recruitment report on May 20, summarizing recruitment activity and employee-engagement efforts.
Lance said Calistoga has three current vacancies: a fire engineer position (a candidate in background checks), a dispatch role and a police officer recruitment in progress. She told the council the HR team broadened recruitment platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, chamber and targeted sites), shortened time-to-hire and introduced electronic onboarding to eliminate large paper packets.
Lance described employee-engagement efforts including leadership training with the Center for Organizational Effectiveness, a color-and-stylecommunication workshop, a recognition team and planned anniversary/spotlight programs. She told council that in the past year the city did not experience any failed recruitments (open recruitments that produced no acceptable hire), a marked improvement from earlier periods when several positions had no successful candidates.
Councilmembers asked for clarification of what constitutes a failed recruitment; Lance explained it happens when no qualified candidates meet the job specification or when offers are declined and the recruitment does not result in a hire. Council thanked HR for the progress and for the added focus on retention and training.
