Staff Retention

30-60-90 Day Onboarding Framework

A practical framework to help education and public sector employers structure the first three months of a new starter's journey - from day-one expectations through to a genuine sense of belonging by day 90.

• A clear, structured plan for the first 30, 60 and 90 days of a new starter's employment
• Practical actions for managers at each stage, not just a policy checklist

Employer Brand Showcasing Impact Guide

A practical guide to helping you communicate purpose, culture and impact in a way that resonates with candidates.

Candidate Experience Interview Checklist

This checklist is designed for hiring managers in Education and the Public Sector who recognise that the interview is a high-stakes "first date." In a competitive talent market, the experience you provide is often the deciding factor for a top-tier candidate. Use this resource to audit your process and ensure every candidate leaves feeling valued, informed, and excited about the prospect of joining your team.

CANDIDATE PRIORITIES PULSE CHECK

Education professionals are making considered career decisions based on more than salary alone. After several disrupted academic years, candidates are clearer on their priorities, more confident asking questions and more selective about where they choose to work. This resource outlines practical actions colleges can take to attract and retain the right people.

Skills-Based Hiring: How to Build a Fairer, Sharper Hiring Process

A practical guide to separating essential from desirable skills, assessing candidates fairly, and scoring them against a consistent framework.

• Write leaner, more inclusive job specs
• Assess candidates on capability, not confidence

New Starter Onboarding Checklist

A free, practical checklist to help education and public sector employers create a positive onboarding experience - before, during and after day one.

• A clear framework for reviewing onboarding across three key stages: before day one, day one and week one, and the first 90 days
• Practical questions to identify gaps in your current onboarding process

Employee Retention Health Check

A practical framework to help identify retention risks and opportunities within your organisation

September Recruitment Planning Checklist

A practical, step-by-step guide designed to help employers prepare early, align internal teams, and avoid last-minute hiring challenges. Use this comprehensive checklist to streamline your strategy and secure top talent before demand peaks in September.

• Fill your company vacancies faster and more efficiently.
• Reduce hiring delays by securing internal approvals and planning timelines in advance.

Candidate Experience Improvement Checklist

A practical guide helping employers audit their recruitment process to secure better hires. It breaks down the hiring journey (from job advert to final offer) and provides actionable "quick wins" to reduce friction, improve communication, and better showcase the organisation's culture to stand out in a competitive market.

Succession & Talent Pipeline Planning Guide

A practical, step-by-step framework designed for education and public sector leaders to identify high-potential talent and build a resilient internal leadership pipeline. Learn how to map critical roles, assess staff readiness, and implement structured development pathways to ensure long-term organizational stability.