Use PD Plans to Guide Career Goals and Foster Engagement
Learn how Individual Professional Development Plans can help staff achieve career goals and aid programs in succession planning, credentialing, and degree attainment.
Human Resources
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.
Build Stronger Programs with a Multigenerational Workforce
In this video, learn how hiring across today's multigenerational workforce can give your organization a competitive advantage.
Address Program Needs with Talent Acquisition Strategies
Use talent acquisition to find the right person for the right position at the right time.
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.
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.
Acclimate New Hires Through Onboarding
Consider how a strategic onboarding process can help new hires cultivate relationships with their supervisors, coworkers, and others.
Employing Values-based Recruitment in Hiring Practices
Explore how a values-based recruitment strategy can place organizational fit at the forefront of your hiring process.
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.
HR Matters
These animated videos describe HR best practices and related resources to support programs address personnel needs.
Analyzing Turnover and Retention
Use this sorting activity to analyze your programs turnover and retention metrics.