Lake Elsinore City Council
June 10, 2025

Attachment C
City of Lake Elsinore Retention Efforts
Work-Life Balance Initiatives
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
• Flexible work schedule arrangements (flexible start/end times) • 13 paid holidays annually
Compensation & Financial Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supplemental 457 and Roth IRA retirement savings plans • Financial wellness resources (retirement planning workshops, financial advisors) • Tuition Reimbursement
Recognition & Appreciation
• Recognition of significant life events with flowers (births, bereavements) • Annual Employee Recognition Awards
Professional Development
• Support for training and development opportunities
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Leadership programs include The CENTRE and Coaching programs • Cross-training and skill development
• Professional association memberships
• Regular feedback beyond annual reviews
Team Building & Culture
• Employee gatherings: ice cream socials, quarterly lunches (BBQs, food trucks, caterers, potlucks)
• Monthly LE Pride days: wear themed shirts (law enforcement, Storm jerseys, Star Wars, etc)
• Departmental lunches at least once a year to celebrate successes and build camaraderie
Health & Wellness
• Confidential employee assistance program offering professional counseling services • Healthy LE
• Mental health wellbeing