Human Resources & Staff
Many schools don’t have the luxury of a full HR department, but getting HR “right” matters. Even with limited resources, the clarity and consistency of people systems directly affect staff trust, retention, and organizational culture. With the right frameworks and tools — including AI automations for hiring, compliance, and retention — leaders can streamline their HR responsibilities and focus on what matters most: leading their schools and teams well.
In this interactive session, attendees will:
- Understand the realities and challenges of the one-person HR shop, and why getting foundational systems right is critical for long-term sustainability.
- Learn the HR Core Four every leader must manage: compliance, recruitment & onboarding, employee relations, and evaluation & retention.
- Explore AI and tech tools that save time, including lightweight applicant tracking systems, automated reminders for compliance deadlines, and AI-assisted drafting for job postings, offer letters, and performance evaluations.
- Practice creative, budget-friendly recruitment and retention strategies, leveraging networks, free platforms, and “values-first” messaging while building culture and recognition systems that cost little but matter deeply.
- Work through a scenario-based activity, where participants solve real HR crunches, like a sudden mid-year resignation, a missing policy, or a compliance deadline, using both traditional tools and AI-supported solutions.
Blending mini-presentations, tool demos, small-group activities, and hands-on problem solving, attendees will leave with an action plan and one immediate tool or practice to implement in their own school or organization. Practical templates, a shortlist of time-saving tools, and a draft plan for using AI and lean systems help manage HR effectively, without burn out or missed opportunities.