| Sumario: | No longer Just a seaside resort, Virginia Beach has grown into a thriving, vibrant community supported not just by the local military and government but also by industry and retail development. Truly a 'Community for a Lifetime, ' Virginia Beach was rated by USA Weekend Magazine in 2003 as the best place to live in America. The city offers its citizens opportunities its education, entertainment, shopping and outdoor recreation. The municipal government has about 6,000 employees who provide support to nearly half a million residents. The Human Resources Department, with about 45 employees, includes the divisions of Staffing and Compensation, Employee Relations, Occupational Health, Safety, Training, and Administration. Human Resources is currently pioneering a workforce development initiative to help the city counter challenging demographic and technological changes that face the country's government and private sector employees alike.
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