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McCall council reviews proposed compressed 4-day workweek pilot for city staff; staff to return with policy
Summary
City staff proposed a six‑month pilot of a compressed 4‑day workweek (four 10‑hour days with extended daily hours) to improve employee recruitment, retention and wellbeing; council broadly supported exploring a pilot but asked staff to return with a detailed policy addressing coverage for essential services, holiday handling, telework adjustments and equity across departments.
City Manager Forrest and HR Manager Tracy Melvic presented a proposal for a six-month pilot of a compressed workweek for city employees with the stated goals of improving employee wellbeing, recruitment and retention without adding recurring financial cost to the city.
The proposal outlined several implementation models (four 10‑hour days closed Fridays, rotating schedules to preserve five‑day coverage, and…
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