Strategy Guide: Employee Engagement and Retention
Review best practices and the latest research on how to engage and retain employees.
Employee Engagement and Retention
A positive relationship between employees and employers is an underlying objective in all engagement and retention activities. Positive relationships support a thriving and energized workforce that meets or exceeds performance expectations.
These resources can help Head Start programs keep employees satisfied, productive, and on staff.
Ensuring New Hires' Success with Onboarding Best Practices
Effective onboarding sets new employees up for success and supports them throughout the first several months of employment. Explore effective practices to ensure a new hire's success and retention in your program.
Acclimate New Hires Through Onboarding
Consider how a strategic onboarding process can help new hires cultivate relationships with their supervisors, coworkers, and others.
9 Stages of the Employee Experience
Plan meaningful interactions, which fosters a sense of belonging and builds strong relationships between employees and the organization as a crucial part of the employee journey.
HR Matters
These animated videos describe HR best practices and related resources to support programs address personnel needs.
Using Motivation-based Interview Techniques
Discover how motivation-based interviewing techniques can secure skilled employees who will engage in your agency’s success and stay at your program for years.
Analyzing Turnover and Retention
Use this sorting activity to analyze your programs turnover and retention metrics.
Gallup’s 5 Drivers of Organizational Culture
Learn about the five most significant drivers of organizational culture and how they shape employees’ perceptions, behaviors, and understandings.
Competitive Bonuses for the Head Start Workforce
Watch this webinar for new guidance on how to use bonuses to support the retention and recruitment of the Head Start workforce.
Supporting a Strong Education Workforce
Explore strategies Head Start and Early Head Start programs can use to recruit, train, and retain education services staff who are qualified and dedicated to working with our youngest learners and their families.