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Four-Day Business Week Change
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Megan Hiler
Public Information Officer
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Administration
Physical Address
405 Argentine Street
Georgetown, CO 80444
Phone: (303) 679-2312Fax: (303) 679-2440
Starting on January 3, 2023, Clear Creek County began it's trial of a four-day work week for administrative, planning, and other non-emergency walk-in services. The Board of County Commissioners approved of adopting the trial period of a four-day work week at their meeting on October 18th.
The County and all county buildings (except the Health and Wellness Center) are now be open to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m Monday through Thursday. This gives residents an extra two hours a day to visit county buildings and get the services they need. Residents can also always visit Clear Creek County’s website for an array of services offered online.
Not all County offices will be impacted by the switch to a four-day business week. The Sheriff's Office, Emergency Medical Services, Transit, the Transfer Station, and Public Health will continue to operate as usual. Public Works will continue plowing and maintaining roads as usual, but the division's office hours will be Monday-Thursday along with the rest of the County.
The trial period for the new hours will take place from January 3, 2023 through May 12, 2023. After that, the County and the Board of County Commissioners will reconvene to discuss if this will be a permanent change that the County will adopt moving forward. We will also be requesting feedback from the public during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Clear Creek County's Public Information Officer, Megan Hiler, at mhiler@clearcreekcounty.us.
- What hours will the county be open?
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The County and all county buildings (except the Health and Wellness Center) will now be open to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m Monday through Thursday. This gives residents an extra hour a day to visit county buildings and get the services they need. Residents can also always visit Clear Creek County’s website for an array of services offered online.
- Why is Clear Creek County switching to a four-day work week?
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Research shows productivity and employee morale increased in workplaces that switched to a four-day work week. Many other local governments such as Jefferson County, Boulder County, the City of Westminster, etc. have also made the switch, along with Clear Creek School District RE-1 this year. In addition, like many, Clear Creek County is working to be more appealing in the market for job seekers. It is the hope that the schedule shift, and most recently, the increase in pay (approved during the Sept. 13th, 2022 BoCC Meeting), will draw more people to the County–all while still meeting the needs of residents.
- Is the switch permanent?
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The trial period for the new hours took place from January 3rd, 2023 to May 12th, 2023. After that, the County and the Board of County Commissioners reconvened to discuss if this would be a permanent change that the County would adopt moving forward. This was then decided that the four-day work week would remain until further notice.
- What offices are affected?
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The list of offices and departments that plan to begin the pilot on Jan. 3rd include:
- Assessor’s Office
- Board of County Commissioners
- Clerk & Recorder's Office: Elections, Motor Vehicle (in-person/walk-in), and Recording Divisions
- Human Resources
- Strategic & Community Planning
- County Manager’s Office
- County Attorney’s Office
- Treasurer and Public Trustee
- Mapping/GIS
Not all County offices will be impacted by the switch to a four-day business week. The Sheriff's Office, Emergency Medical Services, Public Works, Transit, and Public Health will continue to operate as usual.
- Is this something employees were asked about?
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A 4-day workweek survey was distributed to employees in July with 86% in favor of the change in service hours. The survey also identified 89% of workers believe it to be a benefit they desire and would enjoy and the overwhelming majority opted for Fridays off.
- What do I do if I need something done on a Friday?
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Many services can be found online on www.clearcreekcounty.us. In addition, many Secretary of State services through the State of Colorado can be found on their website: https://www.sos.state.co.us.
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