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HR director outlines onboarding changes and warns of rising insurance and recruitment costs

Gardner City Council Finance Committee · March 11, 2026
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Human Resources Director Morris told the finance committee the city implemented an electronic onboarding system and 30/60/90‑day followups, reported 24 senior applicants and five veterans for a placement program, and warned that health insurance costs and Indeed’s new paid posting rules will raise recruitment spending.

Human Resources Director Morris told the Gardner Finance Committee on March 10 that her office has implemented an electronic onboarding system with 30/60/90‑day follow‑up interviews for new hires and is launching improved tracking to identify onboarding issues.

Morris said the recent placement program drew 24 senior applicants and five veterans; the city has 20 senior slots and 10 veteran slots and is cross‑checking veteran status during…

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