Feature — Local Government Staffing Studies
A staffing study performed by the Vinson Institute provides a local government with an objective, systematic look into how it carries out its work on a daily basis and how well it does it. It involves exploring ways an organization can go beyond current standards to improve and at same time recognizing what has worked well in the past—all intended to enhance delivery of services within the constraints of local resources.
Institute specialists conduct interviews and analyze existing staffing requirements, audited financial documents, statistical data, and productivity reports to gain an accurate perspective of the performance of specific functions from both the human resource and fiscal aspects. A comparison with other governments regionally and nationally also provides insight.
Based on that analysis, they are able to provide detailed alternatives for improvement and the technical assistance needed to implement study recommendations.
