DATE: November 8, 2016
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PRESENTATION OF THE 2016 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS STUDY FOR UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS AND DIRECTION TO STAFF
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Board of Port Commissioners (Board) will be presented with a review of a compensation and benefits study conducted for unrepresented classifications (those classifications not represented by a union or association). The study reviews the current compensation and benefits package of the District and makes recommendations that will be used to develop a compensation and benefits package that supports the District's broader goals and objectives.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Presentation of the 2016 Compensation and Benefits Study for Unrepresented Classifications and Direction to Staff.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This item has no fiscal impact.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port with an innovative and motivated workforce.
DISCUSSION:
Over the past year the District has commenced new initiatives to address challenges experienced in recruiting and retaining key talent. These challenges have become more significant as the District pursues new lines of business. As part of these initiatives, Human Resources' work plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 15/16 included a compensation and benefits study for unrepresented employees ( those employees who are not represented by a union or association).
The District's compensation program contains provisions for paying employees of the District, based on policy set by the Board of Port Commissioners (Board) with authority delegated to the Board appointees and managed by the Executive Leadership Group (ELG). The compensation program components are documented each year in the Salary Ordinance which is approved by the Board.
The last compensation study conducted and brought to the Board for its consideration was almost a decade ago. The purpose of the study was to review the current...
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