Yuba County unveils multi-year workforce development plan, launches NeoGov system July 1

Yuba County Human Resources Director Tiffany Manuel presented the county's workforce development plan on June 24, describing a multi-year strategy organized around four pillars: recruitment, development, recognition and culture. Manuel said the plan uses employee survey data, leadership retreat findings and external consultation to build career pathways, training academies and a countywide performance-management system.

The plan aims to improve recruitment and retention by promoting clear position descriptions, career ladders and consistent onboarding. Manuel highlighted two recruitment videos already produced and said NeoGov Insight, a new applicant tracking system, will be implemented on July 1 to streamline internal requisitions and candidate experience.

Manuel described planned learning opportunities including a revamped academy series (YES TO Yuba Academy, Emerging Leaders, Supervisory and Management) and a supervisor toolkit on the HR intranet. She also said the county will integrate mentorship, succession planning and NEOGOV Perform for performance management.

Board members welcomed the presentation. Supervisor House said the county is "solution oriented" and praised the plan's focus; another supervisor thanked HR for prioritizing development post-pandemic. Manuel said the plan aligns with the county's 2025 strategic priorities and acknowledged the cultural shift will take several years.

The presentation concluded with a pledge to continue cross-department collaboration and to focus on equitable access to training across departments of different sizes and budgets. No formal action was required; the board received the update.