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Committee considers workforce retention strategies tied to housing and staffing
Summary
Committee discussed including workforce recruitment and retention strategies addressing housing affordability and other barriers to attracting municipal employees (succession planning, employer‑assisted housing, compensation review); members noted potential costs and examples such as on‑site housing for certain roles.
Staff proposed a strategy to develop workforce recruitment and retention strategies that address housing affordability and related barriers to attracting municipal employees. The proposal included examples (succession plans, employer‑assisted housing programs, compensation and benefits reviews) to illustrate what such strategies might mean in practice.
Committee members cautioned this could carry significant costs; one participant noted employer‑assisted housing or compensation changes are examples rather than requirements. The group agreed to keep the language at a strategic level with examples as explanatory text and to flag the item as ongoing work for staff and the select board.
