2009-10 Workforce & Succession Planning Report

Since FY 2008-09, the County has eliminated over 400 positions. During the most recent round of position eliminations, the County was able to use several vehicles to minimize actual layoffs. The early retirement program and filling lower classification vacancies were the two most successful approaches. Vacancies are now very limited and will not likely assist with any future position eliminations. The placement activity for FY 2010-11 involved 49 positions as reflected in the chart.

Human Resources’ commitment is to be pro-active to the greatest extent possible and work with departments, the County Manager, the Board, and employee groups to formulate solutions and resolution well in advance of the date such position eliminations become effective.

Early Retirement	13
Voluntary Separation Program	1
Position restored by Board of Supervisors	3
Voluntary Demotion to a lower position	17
Voluntary layoff in lieu of accepting a lower position	2
Reduction to .5 position	1
Reassignment - same classification, same department	9
Reassignment - same classification, different department	3