DHR reports 1,851 openings and 886 vacancies; turnover at about 12% as classification work continues Commissioner Beth Bastigy told senators the department recorded 1,851 job openings over the fiscal year and currently shows 886 vacancies; turnover is roughly 12% and HR says recruitment applications have been strong since December while classification modernization continues.

The Department of Human Resources revealed a staggering 1,851 job openings and a 12% turnover rate, signaling a major shift in the job market as recruitment efforts ramp up.

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Human Resources requests 5% budget increase for FY27, cites pay and benefit costs Human Resources Commissioner Beth Bastigy told the Senate Appropriations Committee that the department is seeking a 5% budget increase for fiscal 2027, saying roughly 80% of the request reflects higher salary and benefit expenses and that key projects are funded with one‑time appropriations.

Human Resources is pushing for a 5% budget increase for FY27, primarily due to soaring salary and benefit costs—what does this mean for state agencies?

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Commissioner Baskigy highlights remote work benefits for Vermont state employees Beth Baskigy discusses telework's impact on employee engagement and state recruitment efforts.

Vermont's Human Resources Commissioner, Beth Baskigy, reveals how the rise of telework is reshaping state employment and attracting new talent in a post-pandemic world.

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State workforce vacancy rate drops to 9.8% as turnover trends shift State reports 11.5% turnover with 39% occurring in employees' first year.

Vermont's Department of Human Resources is tackling employee turnover head-on, reducing the vacancy rate to an impressive 3.6% while addressing the alarming trend of voluntary departures.

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