The Suite Talk - Win School Hiring Season! Recruitment, Retention & Real Solutions for the Hiring Season

20 hours ago2 min read

Recently, we wrapped up an epic conversation about conquering the school hiring season. Our CEO, Candice Durham and talent experts Brittany Johnson, Lindsey Steele and Nikeitha Brown dove deep into real solutions for school leaders.

What'd we learn?

How top schools keep their best people
Smarter hiring without the headaches
Ways to build teams that stick together

Our all-star panel shared the playbook for:

Strategic hiring
Building inclusive teams
Finding talent that transforms schools

Our experts talked about what makes or breaks school hiring, starting with timing and transparency. The consensus? Most schools kick off too late or overcomplicate the process. Instead of focusing solely on potential, our panel emphasized the power of finding candidates who genuinely align with your school's culture and vision.

But great hiring isn't just about finding new talent—it's about keeping your current stars shining. Our panel discussed the game-changing impact of meaningful "stay conversations" and investing in your team's growth. When current staff feel valued and involved in the hiring process, magic happens.

Small schools, this one's especially for you: Your tight-knit community is your superpower. Our experts shared how to leverage local partnerships and innovative tech solutions (like one-way video interviews) to create an efficient, personal hiring experience without the overwhelming admin work.

Want to get started? Our panel shared their go-to resources, from candidate profile templates to professional development programs that actually work. They even broke down their favorite tools for tracking applicants and managing the whole process smoothly.

The message was clear: Whether you're leading a single campus or managing multiple sites, there's a way to make hiring season less stressful and more successful. It's about working smarter, not harder.