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Worcester reports filled 2025 summer positions; city to expand orientation for seasonal hires
Summary
The city’s chief human resources officer, Bagley, told the municipal subcommittee the city filled its seasonal and summer positions and plans a more robust orientation for incoming employees. Bagley reported approximately 120 hires through requisition programs and about 100 in the Department of Public Works.
Bagley, the city’s chief human resources officer, told the municipal and legislative operations subcommittee that "in my opinion, we were successful this summer" and that the city "filled the positions that we needed to fill." He said human resources is developing a more robust orientation program for incoming employees, including temporary and seasonal workers, to improve understanding of city policies and onboarding efficiency.
When asked for numbers, Bagley said the summer efforts resulted in approximately "120, for the requisition" programs and "approximately a 100 for the department of public works." He told the committee there were no major categories of summer employment left unfilled and that the overall result compared "about the same" as the previous year.
Committee members thanked Bagley and moved to file the employment initiatives report (item 3e). The roll call recorded Councilor Donna Calorio, Councilor Luis Ojeda and Chairperson Morris Bergman voting yes; the motion to file carried.
Bagley said the city will continue working with departments to streamline onboarding for young workers and first-time entrants to the workforce, emphasizing a positive experience and clearer communication of policies.
