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Livermore reports 12% vacancy rate and hiring process improvements under AB2561 rules
Summary
HR manager Kristen Hilton told council the city's overall vacancy rate is 12%, no bargaining unit exceeded the 20% threshold that triggers deeper review, and staff has shortened recruitment timelines to four–six weeks for assigned recruitments.
Human Resources Manager Kristen Hilton presented the city's job‑vacancy, recruitment and retention data as required by Assembly Bill 2561 and Government Code 3502.3.
Hilton said the city’s overall vacancy rate remained 12% in a year‑to‑year comparison and that no bargaining unit met the 20% vacancy threshold that would require more detailed reporting or bargaining‑unit presentations. She described several steps staff has taken to shorten hiring timeframes, including clearer targets, a completed compensation study, a formal onboarding program, and flexible work options where appropriate.
Staff recommended the council receive the presentation for informational purposes only; no council action was taken.
Next steps: staff will continue implementing recruitment and retention strategies and will present required data at least once per fiscal year in accordance with AB2561.
