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City to pilot $22,592 wellness platform and $27,000 leadership training for staff
Summary
HR proposed a Go Pivot wellness platform for $22,592 and a four‑session Leaders of Tomorrow training for department heads at about $27,000; council asked for evidence of effectiveness and confirmation of budget items.
HR Director Tiffany Lamford presented two personnel investments: a new employee wellness platform (Go Pivot) and a four‑session leadership training program for department heads.
Go Pivot is a subscription‑based wellness platform with app integration to fitness wearables, mental‑health check‑ins and point‑based rewards that the vendor will administer; staff estimated the city cost at $22,592 and said the vendor pays prizes/fulfillment through partner networks. Council members requested data on program effectiveness, asked about how rewards are validated (for example, tobacco cessation certificates) and whether the program would reduce health costs or improve productivity. Lamford said staff had spoken to other Georgia cities using the platform and planned a package that included in‑person biometric checks and vendor support.
Separately, staff proposed a Leaders of Tomorrow program scoped for department heads that includes performance‑evaluation training and retention strategies, at a quoted cost of roughly $27,000 (per consultant pricing details). Council asked about return on investment and employee retention risks, urging staff to ensure training is targeted and to monitor outcomes. Both items will return for formal approval after legal review or be placed on the consent agenda as appropriate.
