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Linn‑Mar HR reports hiring challenges, 90 new hires this year and ongoing openings
Summary
Human-resources staff told the Linn‑Mar board the district made 90 hires this year (down from last year) and currently employs 986 people; leaders described recruitment and retention strategies including targeted outreach, onboarding activities, stay interviews and partnerships with Iowa Workforce Development.
District human‑resources staff presented an update on recruiting and retention, telling the board that post‑COVID labor market shifts and the derecho have complicated hiring while the district continues a range of onboarding and retention efforts.
Carla, the district human‑resources officer, reported the district hired 90 new employees this year, compared with a larger hire total the previous year, and currently has about 986 employees (36 fewer than the…
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