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Nashville's Priorities

Investing in Nashville's Future
Staying the Course

Valuing Our Employees

Pay Plan—Last year, Metro commissioned Mercer Inc. to conduct a comprehensive review of employee compensation government-wide to determine Metro's salary market competitiveness. The report made recommendations for adjustments in many areas to achieve a market position that helps recruit, retain and reward employees for performance. Among the highlights were significant salary adjustments for public safety positions (police, fire, emergency medical, and corrections) and other areas, across the board increases for all employees, and pay for performance.

The recommendations were presented to management, labor groups, the Metro Council, and the Civil Service Commission. Some adjustments were made as needed to make the plan fit specific needs identified in the process. The resulting pay plan implements most of the market adjustments recommended and brings all employees up to market minimum rates. In addition, the pay plan incorporates the pay for performance components recommended by the Mercer study.

The 2003 budget continues funding required to implement pay plan policies.

2003 Pay Plan Improvements	$17,254,700
Increased Cost - Health Insurance & Retirement	8,996,000
Total	$26,250,700

Improved Communication to Employees & Retirees—This year Human Resources will spearhead a comprehensive communication effort to inform both employees and retirees about their benefits and health insurance. In the coming year, there will be expected changes and new voluntary program offerings for personnel to consider. In order to fully inform Metro employees of their options, Human Resources will be conducting an 'educational outreach' by providing materials in a variety of media and formats.

Metro's Management Institute—Metro's Department of Human Resources will also address the needs of our changing workplace and workforce through a training initiative aimed at both supervisors and employees in Metro's Management Institute.

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