HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/21/2012 - STAFF REPORTS - 2I Q Al ALMS,.
O� 4,
Z
V N
M« 1ep f>
hOPLif�f C,4`'F°""�P City Council Staff Report
DATE: March 12, 2012 Consent
SUBJECT: APPROVE THE NON-EXCLUSIVE USE OF LOCAL TEMPORARY
STAFFING SERVICES
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Human Resources
SUMMARY
Provide ability to use local staffing services to assist with the City's temporary staff
needs when necessary for unforeseen urgent workload demands and leave of absence
coverage, providing a flexible and cost-effective resource to supplement our in-house
staffing efforts.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to utilize various local staffing agencies for non-
exclusive temporary staff assignments, and execute any required documents,
subject to approval by the City Attorney.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The ability to use local staffing services to assist with the City's temporary staff needs
due to unforeseen urgent workload demands and leave of absences will provide a
flexible and cost-effective resource to supplement our in-house staffing efforts.
Currently, the city recruits for temporary employees in-house, by the Human Resources
Department and due to numerous procedures, the average length of time it takes for the
City to recruit for a temporary assignment is four (4) to six (6) weeks, which is
counterproductive to the urgency of the need. Filling this need through local staffing
agencies can take as little as two (2) days, saving time and resources for the affected
department.
ITEM NO.
City Council Staff Report
March 7, 2012- Page 2
Temporary Staffing
Due to the fact that we do not know in advance what positions will be needed, it would
be prudent, as well as timely and cost effective, to utilize various local agencies
depending on the need, skill set, and availability of qualified applicants through the
staffing services. Having a non-exclusive ability would provide the greatest flexibility to
the City. The City will be able to choose from local firms that specialize in providing
temporary staff with the specific skill set we are seeking.
The judicious use of local staffing services will be in concert with our internal resources
and practices, which currently includes:
• Utilizing current staff as available to cover limited hour needs.
• Utilizing current qualified candidates from re-employment (layoff) lists.
• Utilizing qualified former employees.
Thus providing greater options and flexibility to meet the needs of the City and its
citizens.
FISCAL IMPACT
While total temporary staffing costs are not entirely predictable, costs for temporary
workers are budgeted in various departments that utilize temporary workers. The rate
paid by the city will vary depending on position and the skill set required by the specific
department. Department costs will not exceed budgeted amounts.
-------------------��/
Perry Ma is , Director o uman Resources David H. Read Manager n