Multnomah County 2025 employee survey shows improved overall scores but persistent workload and equity gaps

Apr 8, 2026

The county’s Evaluation & Research Unit briefed commissioners on 2025 survey results from 3,602 employees (57% response). While job-satisfaction and belonging metrics improved since 2019, staff reported heavy workloads, compensation concerns and lower belonging among specific groups; ERU outlined a July–September action plan aligned with the county strategic plan.

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Multnomah County officials presented key findings from the 2025 countywide employee survey at a board briefing, describing both areas of progress and continuing challenges in workload, compensation and equity for certain staff groups.

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