The City believes that everything begins and ends with talent. Over the past several years, as the world grappled with the pandemic, systemic climate change, housing, food insecurity, social unrest, and the widening economic and digital divides, the City observed a significant impact on its workforce. This brought about a surge in employment movements and unrest. Change descended, and its effects were profound. The City chose to act, capitalizing on the moment to forge deeper and more mutually beneficial relationships with its leaders and employees.

This site offers a collection of talent documents the City has compiled, highlighting ongoing developments and spotlighting both current actions and those that need initiation.

For the City's 2022 Strategic Plan, Human Resources has outlined two pivotal objectives:

7.4 - To foster a sense of purpose, belonging, and wellbeing in its innovative efforts to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent dedicated to serving the community. This goal represents a transformation in organizational culture, prioritizing "purpose, belonging, and wellbeing" before the tactical steps of attraction, development, and retention. It's a recognition that past methodologies may not be what's required today.

7.5 - To promote a culture of physical and psychological safety, resilience, wellness, and sustainability throughout the City's organization. This objective underscores human flourishing and belonging as foundational elements for successful talent acquisition and retention. It embodies a comprehensive view of the City's employees, recognizing them as multi-dimensional individuals. The City aims to provide them with resources focusing on physical and psychological safety, diverse benefit offerings, and avenues for continuous learning and growth.

Such defining moments compel the City to introspectively ask: What are its core beliefs about talent? Here are the five central tenets guiding the City:

1. Organizational Purpose Connection: Every effort is aligned with the City's Mission, Vision, and Values, emphasizing the paramount importance of serving the community through the organization.

2. Human-Centric Approach: The City recognizes a unique synergy between customer and employee experiences. It believes in the transformative potential of focusing on both the people it serves and leads, deeply understanding their needs, and innovatively addressing them.

3. Trust in its People: The City holds a steadfast belief that its people inherently wish to excel. When adequately supported by leaders through accountability, coaching, and resources, employees can optimally perform and serve the community.

4. Creating Conditions for Universal Success: The City acknowledges the limitless potential of its people. Its leaders strive to discern what motivates and connects its workforce, fostering environments of belonging, inclusion, and both physical and psychological safety to ensure equity and tangible outcomes.

5. Self-Driven Leadership: At the core of the City's leadership philosophy lies connection, which originates from self-awareness. Leaders who continuously evolve and are cognizant of both their intentions and the repercussions of their actions tend to guide others more effectively.

The City utilizes a model depicted in the talent documents, illustrating the employee life cycle. This model encapsulates the entire journey of an employee, from being an applicant to transitioning into an alumnus.