Nurturing Employee Fit
Consider these strategies when assessing and fostering employee fit in your program.
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.
Conducting Effective Interviews
Learn how to conduct effective interviews in today’s ECE landscape.
Recordkeeping and Reporting in Human Resources
This guide helps in developing robust recordkeeping systems so that human resource (HR) professionals can effectively manage employee data.
Address Program Needs with Talent Acquisition Strategies
Use talent acquisition to find the right person for the right position at the right time.
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.
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.
Supporting the Workforce: Stories from Head Start Programs
Watch these testimonials from programs across the country to discover strategies to better meet the needs of the Head Start workforce.
Wage Comparability Survey: Analyzing Employee Compensation
Learn how to conduct a comparability survey that analyzes employee compensation across similar organizations that offer parallel services.