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Pacific Grove city report finds 8% annual vacancy rate in 2024; HR proposes social‑media recruiting and referral program
Summary
Human Resources told council the city’s 2024 annual vacancy rate was 8%, with longer average hire times for sworn police (122 days) than regular staff (66 days). Staff recommended expanded outreach (TikTok, YouTube), recruitment pages, and an employee referral program to address hiring and retention under AB 2561 requirements.
Human Resources briefed the Pacific Grove City Council on Aug. 20 as part of the state’s AB 2561 requirement to present vacancy, recruitment and retention status. The department reported an overall annual vacancy rate of 8% for 2024 and outlined steps to improve hiring and retention.
HR staff said the city recorded 22 separations in 2024 (5 retirements, 15…
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