public function reorderDepartments($id)
    {
      //runs on 'pilot/department/{id}/staffMembers/reorder'
      //runs when user changes the order via drag and drop of the staff members in the departments
      //updates the position of that staff member within this department.

        //$departmentID = $id;
        $ids = request()->input('ids');

        foreach ($ids as $position => $departmentID) {
            $department = Department::find($departmentID);

            $department->position = $position;

            $department->save();
        }

        return $ids;
    }