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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.

Supporting the Workforce: Stories from Head Start Programs

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 16:26

Watch these testimonials from programs across the country to discover strategies to better meet the needs of the Head Start workforce.

Offering a Comprehensive Benefits Package

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 16:36

Head Start, Inc. in Billings, MT shares how they overhauled their benefits packages to better meet the needs of their workforce, including parental leave and access to employee assistance programs.

Growing the Workforce: A Head Start Apprenticeship Model

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 16:44

The Parents in Community Action (PICA) program shares how they operate a training program that helps Head Start parents gain workforce skills and experience.

Financial Incentives to Recruit and Retain Employees

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 16:51

Staff from Inspire Development Centers in Washington state describe how they offer financial incentives to recruit and retain employees.

Promoting a Positive Workplace Environment

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 16:58

Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) shares how they offer a supportive, positive workplace environment by promoting staff empowerment, hiring staff with unique skills, and supporting trauma-informed care practices.

Program Restructuring to Increase Compensation

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 17:03

Shasta County Head Start program shares how they restructured their program and requested enrollment reduction to better meet the needs of families and improve compensation for their workforce.

Education Requirements for Human Resources Professionals

Fri, 03/03/2023 - 16:01

Programs should consider these qualities, skills, and capacities when hiring a Head Start human resources professional.

Gallup’s 5 Drivers of Organizational Culture

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 15:22

Learn about the five most significant drivers of organizational culture and how they shape employees’ perceptions, behaviors, and understandings.

Using a Sorting Activity to Prioritize Recruiting Metrics

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 13:04

Using a sorting activity to prioritize 17 recruiting metrics programs may want to consider as they analyze their talent acquisition and hiring practices.