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Insights on compensation strategy, performance evaluation, workforce planning, retention, and effective organizational leadership for education, mission-driven, and nonprofit organizations.
How Staff Onboarding Can Build Commitment: Lessons from the Cleveland Guardians
Ashleigh Phillis, Director | April 2022 For most of us, the start of spring signals the return of warmer weather and blossoming flowers. For some, spring simply means that baseball is back. I should note that I am not a baseball fan. Unfortunately, my husband is an avid Cleveland fan. And Cleveland baseball has had […]
EdFuel’s Anti-Racism Organizational Work & Pledge Update
May 2021 | Written By: Cortney Ameckson How We’re Doing this Work – and What We’re Learning Along the Way In 2020, EdFuel formally adopted the organizational goal and priority to be explicitly anti-racist. EdFuel has always strived to model inclusive behavior and equitable practices; however, we realized the need to formalize, codify, and review […]
Cortney’s DEI Spotlight: Designing Inclusive Talent Systems with “Bringing Your Whole Self to Work” in Mind
Cortney Graham | December 18, 2019 Do you remember that time you laughed and joked about the latest meme floating around Instagram with your favorite coworker, letting your hair down and turning your “professional persona” off for a bit? After “getting your life” at lunch, you later transformed back into your “professional” persona for your […]
Candidate Matchmaking: Steps to Ensure Candidates “Swipe Right”
Kerri-Ann Nesbeth February 28, 2019 Skeptical about finding the right person who is highly qualified for the role? Have you been putting your organization out there? Wish it was as quick and easy as swiping right? Here’s how to set yourself apart and ensure you find your perfect match! Gone are the days of the […]
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