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Attracting and Retaining Talent

In this edition of Leaders in Education, we will focus on the latest tools, resources, and guidance for leaders looking for professional development, with a focus on attracting and retaining talent.

16 Employee Perks To Attract And Retain Top Virtual Talent

With employees at home, you can no longer offer some traditional office perks. However, we know these are key to attracting and retaining talent. More than a dozen Forbes coaches discuss perks for virtual talent.

You Lost a Rockstar Employee – Don’t Lose the Band Too

One of the hardest parts about losing a great employee is the domino effect. While a great testament to that leader, their team following suit is less than ideal for your company. Here are some ways to support the team left behind and prevent more departures.

Another huge factor in employee retention is supporting the mental health of your workforce. Staying in communication and hands-on from afar is still incredibly important for leaders. This podcast episode dives into protecting mental health and providing that needed culture for your team.

4 Ways Tech Can Help You Retain Women

The pandemic is fueling startling statistics, such as women dropping out of the workforce at four times the rate of men and even accounting for a full 100% of job exits at the end of 2020. Read to find out how technology is becoming a vital player in the effort to slow the pandemic-driven exodus of women from the workforce. 

What's Holding Up Your Hiring Process?

Efficiency has become more important than ever. As talent acquisition teams everywhere are wrestling with their own efficiency conundrum, here are some things to consider to optimize your hiring process.

Efforts to Retain Diverse Talent Should Permeate a Company

The recruitment, retention, and advancement of diverse talent is a strategic imperative in corporate America—more so today than ever before. For a company to create a truly diverse and inclusive workplace, it must make DI&E an integral part of every structure, plan, policy, and procedure and then dedicate the requisite time, attention, and resources over the long haul.

 
Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter

A client reached out to me with this question that I imagine may be on other people’s minds: “how do I discuss losing my job in 2020 during my job search?”

So many people have this concern during this year of record unemployment. Perhaps you’d already been looking for a while, or you had to take time off to care for others throughout 2020. Maybe your employer went through a reorganization.

It is both my belief and experience that most hiring managers and recruiters understand these are unprecedented times and aren’t going to focus on the reasons for your unemployment. They are most interested in why you’re interested in working at their organization and determining if you’re the right fit for their open roles. Here’s how you can do that:

• Be strategic in your job search. Do your research on an organization’s mission and vision, and really analyze the job descriptions you’re applying to.
• In both your cover letters and initial conversations with a hiring manager/recruiter, draw explicit connections between your skillset/professional interests/values and the mission of the organization/specifics of the open role.
• You don’t have to share specific personal history but can allude more generally to your reason for seeking new employment if you’re asked directly about your reasons for leaving your last position. You can reference that your organization went through a reorganization, that you took time off in response to the global pandemic, or just share that you’ve been seeking a role that could be a really great fit for you given your skills and interests.

Need support navigating your career and job search? Our team can help. Check out WorkMonger’s Career Coaching services to learn more.

WorkMonger Team Recommendations

In this conversation with Upwork’s Head of Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging, Dr. Erin Thomas talks about her career and designing equitable work structures. Listen to learn more about how to design equitable recruiting systems to attract and retain talent.

Featured Roles

Ewing Marion Kauffman School — Data Director

The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is a free, public charter school serving more than 1,200 students in 5th through 12th grades. The district was recognized as Missouri Charter School of the Year in 2015. Kauffman seeks a senior-level leader to be their Director of Data. The DoD will manage the measurement portfolio of the Kauffman School, including student assessment, surveys, and organization priorities. Since Kauffman is a small charter network, this person will also have more strategic decision-making power. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience in team management, strategic planning, as well as leadership development.

Ewing Marion Kauffman School — Director of College Access and Persistence
 

The Director of College Access and Persistence (DCAP) at the Kauffman School is responsible for leading the College Access and Success team to ensure matriculation and persistence of every graduating student into a university/college. The ideal candidate is a team manager with 5+ years of relevant experience.

SPOTLIGHT JOBS

TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing JobSeekers with non-teaching roles at impact-driven education organizations. Here are a few of the amazing roles we have available. Check them out and apply if you're interested!

LENA - Educational Content Manager

National Math and Science Initiative, Inc. - Senior Manager, District Sales & Cultivation

Margulf Foundation - Coordinator

Green Dot Public Schools - Social Worker

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools - Finance Director

To Educate All Children - Development Director

Phalen Leadership Academies - Remote Grant Writer

IDEA Public Schools - Principal in Residence

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