The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the culture and operations of workplaces in municipalities everywhere, with health, safety and continuity at the forefront of the minds of local officials. As cities and towns start to reopen, they must determine how to survive in this new environment, and new challenges will undoubtedly emerge: revised operational plans, policy development, staffing utilization reviews, compensation strategic planning, innovative telework options, new methods of communicating to the public, virtual meetings, compliance and risk management during an emergency, new labor/management requirements, financial sustainability into the future, and a host of other conundrums.

While employees will continue to "make the grade" and exceed all established goals, budget restraints may be cause for creativity in providing those rewards including restructured remuneration plans. Municipalities still need to pay their employees fairly, even in a down economy, and federal, state and local laws must still be followed.

Human Resources Services, Inc. has a long and dedicated history of providing technical assistance to cities and towns in all areas of management and human resource consulting, and during all economic environments spanning four decades.  We provide a very unique combination of services focused exclusively on local government, primarily in Massachusetts.  Explore our various services and please contact us for any specialized project/assignment or unique consulting engagement that you may need help with.  Our consultancy is experienced and available to serve you during this difficult time.