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Date: May 13, 2024 Item: 6 <br />Presenter: Maggie Jin, Finance Director <br />Section: Consent Agenda <br /> <br />Title: Workplace Culture Assessment Service Contract <br /> <br /> <br />1.Purpose: <br />The purpose of this council action is to enter into a professional service contract to to assess and <br />review workplace culture to determine what is currently working well within the organization and <br />what needs improvements. <br />2.Background: <br />Over the last few years, with COVID-19, a variety of external events and turnover of staff, there <br />has been a significant shift in the workplace culture. Orono staff have experienced stresses inside <br />and outside of the workplace, along with the growth of social media platforms disseminating <br />information. <br /> <br />A culture assessment is a process that will offer staff an opportunity to share their comments and <br />feedback about the current and desired culture and work environment of the City. The City <br />recognizes that each departments needs may be different; this process will assist in development <br />the baseline for improved workplace culture and setting future goals as an organization. The <br />assessment is an investment in the City's employees and a step forward to building a better <br />workplace. The goal of the assessment is to learn and develop a cultural agility, to listen, learn, and <br />engage and for the City to be accountable in transforming the culture to something that is <br />inclusive, thriving and culturally agile. Having a positive workplace culture is a win for the <br />employees and the City, creates appreciative employees and helps to retain a great workforce. <br /> <br />Staff reached out to insurance broker, ancillary broker, EAP vendor and LMC for recommendation <br />on workplace culture assessment recommendations. Two quotes were received from Gallagher and <br />Sandcreek, AllOne Health. Each quote were unique and had different scopes. Staff is <br />recommending going with Sandcreek, AllOne Health based on pricing. The consultant working <br />with Sandcreek, AllOne Health, has done services for other cities, such as Oakdale, Willmar, <br />Shakopee, Corcoran and Minnetonka. <br />3.Cost: <br />The cost of phase one of the culture assessment is approximately $8,325, to be funded by the <br />General Fund. <br />4.Process: <br />Process is shown in the attached quotes. <br />5.Staff Recommendation: <br />I recommend approval to enter into a professional service agreement with SandCreek, AllOne <br />Health, for Workplace Culture Assessment. <br />AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />64