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HR Partnering
What We Know About Human Resources in Schools 70-80% of international school budgets spent on human capital Managing human capital often falls to Directors and Heads of School Strategic plans target retention, wellbeing, inclusion and innovation Schools need HR to cover compliance, salaries and immigration plus drive recruitment and retention HR Partnering delivers on all this without the expense of full-time hires. What is HR Partnering? Experienced HR professionals, working
Laura Mitchelson
Oct 22 min read


Whole Staff Orientation: Prevention, Not Cure
Onboarding is the umbrella process that helps someone move from “new hire” to confident contributor, and it’s vital. There is another opportunity hiding in plain sight though: the annual whole staff orientation. A well-designed whole staff orientation is a powerful strategic investment. It is one of the most efficient ways a school can prevent confusion around priorities, reduce risk, align expectations, and strengthen culture before problems set in. When people are left to i
Laura Mitchelson
May 184 min read


Who’s Afraid of Talent and Performance?
Certain words can make us flinch, and this article tackles two of them: Talent and Performance.
Laura Mitchelson
May 144 min read


Powerful HR for Schools
School leaders who take HR seriously will win in the war for educator talent.
Laura Mitchelson
May 142 min read


Arrival To Advocacy
From long list to short list to final round and contract signing, then they are in.
Laura Mitchelson
May 145 min read


People Systems for Schools
Heads of international schools are juggling more than ever. Recruitment pipelines run dry...
Laura Mitchelson
May 142 min read


Evaluating a Head of School
What are helpful criteria for evaluating a head of school?
Laura Mitchelson
May 142 min read


People Science!
HR in international schools is undergoing a major evolution.
Laura Mitchelson
May 142 min read


Beyond the Classroom: Making Staff Evaluation Work for Business Teams
Staff evaluation in schools often leans heavily toward teaching.
Laura Mitchelson
May 133 min read
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