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Manassas HR reports hiring surge, benefits changes and in‑house CDL training program
Summary
Human Resources told council the city processed more than 3,100 applications in 2024, improved benefits including deferred‑comp contributions, and developed an in‑house CDL training program that HR says has saved the city roughly $200,000.
Manassas human resources staff reported to the City Council on Jan. 27 that the department processed 3,195 applications in 2024, a roughly 20% year‑over‑year increase, and that the city expanded employee benefits and in‑house training programs to support recruitment and retention.
HR Director Darla Hicks and staff said the city boosted deferred compensation contributions, added leave payouts for retirees, increased insurance contributions for retiring employees and began fronting some new‑hire leave. Hicks said the city…
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