Broadbanding is increasingly prevalent in the private sector. After many months of study, Lake County phased in a broadbanding pay plan to support today s flatter organization. Each job description is written to allow for increased responsibilities. For Fiscal Year 2001, current salaries below the minimum of the range have been brought in line with recommendations. An additional benefit will provide a post-employment health plan for all employees.
Compensation is, of course, just part of the story.
Successful organizations build integrated management systems that link internal processes to the outside corporate environment. That is exactly what Lake County is doing. Internal performance measurements look at the efficiency and effectiveness of services. Services are developed not in a vacuum but with ongoing involvement of citizens. This is the second year of Lake County s Biennial Budget process.