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DHR reports 1,851 openings and 886 vacancies; turnover at about 12% as classification work continues

Senate Appropriations Committee · January 27, 2026
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Commissioner Beth Bastigy told senators the department recorded 1,851 job openings over the fiscal year and currently shows 886 vacancies; turnover is roughly 12% and HR says recruitment applications have been strong since December while classification modernization continues.

The Department of Human Resources told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Jan. 27 that hiring demand and vacancies remain significant while turnover and retirement trends are changing.

Commissioner Beth Bastigy reported the department recorded 1,851 job openings over the fiscal year and that the public vacancy dashboard currently shows 886 vacancies, with about 469 of those actively in…

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