2026 Workplace Climate Survey
Summary
The county's workplace climate survey — last done in 2018 — was cut from the 2025 budget but is funded for 2026. Members want the results actually acted on, and suggested adding questions on childcare affordability and how many employees live outside the county.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funding was restored in the 2026 budget after the legislature cut it for 2025; the exact cost wasn't stated.
All 794 county employees, whose feedback would shape workplace improvements as it did after 2018.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting — October 28, 2026
The employee climate survey was budgeted for 2026 but slipped to 2027, and members pressed to confirm the money didn't quietly disappear in the 2027 budget process. Administration indicated the funding is secure, and the CEDO will follow up with the County Administrator.
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting — April 27, 2026
The county's workplace climate survey — last done in 2018 — was cut from the 2025 budget but is funded for 2026. Members want the results actually acted on, and suggested adding questions on childcare affordability and how many employees live outside the county.
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting — March 23, 2026
The last employee climate survey was eight years ago; a third-party consultant has reportedly been engaged for a new one. Members want to catch up on the 2018 survey results, learn the current survey's status, and ensure results actually drive change — noting turnover costs the county roughly $13,000 per employee.
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