Address Program Needs with Talent Acquisition Strategies
Use talent acquisition to find the right person for the right position at the right time.
Head Start programs are only as good as their people. Explore resources on this topic to ensure that staff members and volunteers have the credentials and competencies needed to provide quality Head Start services. Learn ways to safeguard program staff’s health, wellness, and engagement, and to emphasize training and professional development. Find a range of instructional resources, including federal and regional training, technical assistance (TTA) staff, and online materials.
Use talent acquisition to find the right person for the right position at the right time.
Review best practices and the latest research on how to engage and retain employees.
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.
Consider how a strategic onboarding process can help new hires cultivate relationships with their supervisors, coworkers, and others.
Explore how a values-based recruitment strategy can place organizational fit at the forefront of your hiring process.
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.
Watch this webinar for information and training about whistleblower protections, who is protected, how retaliation investigations are conducted, and the role of agency contract and grant managers in the process.
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.
These animated videos describe HR best practices and related resources to support programs address personnel needs.
Use this sorting activity to analyze your programs turnover and retention metrics.