Strategies to Help County Employees Build Financial Resiliency and Why It Matters
Available On-Demand
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Battered by inflation and rising costs, employees are asking for more financial support. Higher wages and richer rewards and benefits aren’t always feasible, but there are still steps counties can take to help their workforce manage debt and develop sound financial strategies. We’ll discuss the steps you can take to support employee financial wellbeing, reduce financial stress, and improve retention
Areas of focus:
- Employee financial stress and why it matters
- What employees say they want to support their financial wellbeing priorities
- How to develop a financial wellbeing strategy
- Real solutions that can enhance employee financial resiliency
- Proven engagement tactics to support your programs
Speakers
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Some counties across the country are reducing staff to alleviate budget deficits, as a result of rising operational costs and cuts to funding and jobs at the federal level.
Interim county administrators bridge the gap and offer seasoned experience
After long careers in administration, some professionals relish a chance to help counties out for short stints when their Boards are in transition.
Counties attract talent by stressing public service appeal
Whether they’re up in the mountains or surrounded by millions of potential job candidates, counties face challenges recruiting talent to enter the public sector job market.
Pa. counties consider furloughs, loans as state budget lapse continues
For the third time since 2015, an unresolved state budget dispute that has dragged on for several months has left counties without the revenue that they depend on to provide critical services.
County library cooks up interest with chef series
Orange County, Calif.'s library system drew in new patrons by introducing its offerings through a cooking video series.
County repurposes airport’s lost and found items for animal shelter
Broward County, Fla. staff made use out of items left behind at the county airport.
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This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.
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