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PlayCon tells council it is rebuilding after downturn; council finds company substantially compliant
Summary
PlayCon representatives described shrinking and recovery following a 42% peak and subsequent drop in demand; council members discussed whether temporary workers counted toward headcount and voted 6–2 to find PlayCon in substantial compliance.
PlayCon’s general manager briefed the council on the company’s workforce and recovery strategy during consideration of resolution 26-R-42. Company GM Mike Nielsen said PlayCon grew rapidly during a supply shock, peaked at 105 employees and later shrank; the company was currently at 82 full-time employees plus 22 temporary associates and said it was actively hiring to meet its approved headcount.
Council asked whether temporary agency workers could be counted toward compliance; staff explained that full-time jobs are measured for CF-1/CF-1-R compliance and that temporaries generally do not count toward CF-1 full-time counts. Council nonetheless voted 6–2 to find PlayCon in substantial compliance, with members citing investments and ongoing hiring efforts.
