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The Promise of Purpose: 2026 Education Hiring Report
Discover the 5 hiring trends shaping education recruitment in 2026, based on real application and ...
Read MoreThe Promise of Purpose: 5 Trends Revealed in NEOED’s 2026 Education Hiring Report
After years of disruption, hiring in education is entering a new phase in 2026. Data from thousands ...
Read More99 Interview Questions to Ask Educational Institution Candidates
We’ve talked to actual educational institution HR professionals and compiled a list of their ...
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10 Ways to Improve the New Hire Onboarding Experience
Improve the onboarding process and set the foundation for long-lasting relationships.
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Situational Offboarding in Onboard
Tailor your offboarding process to fit any type of employee exit.
Read More26 Orientation Ideas to Set New Hires Up for Success
We've compiled 26 ideas to include in your orientation process to effectively onboard new employees and foster a welcoming environment that sets them up for success.
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33 Illuminating Questions to Ask When Searching for a Solution to Virtual Onboarding
Here are 33 key questions to ask when evaluating onboarding software for an educational institution.
Read More33 Vital Leadership Skills for Identifying and Developing High Potential Employees
A list of the most sought after qualities of leaders to identify promising employees and prime them for growth.
Read More35 Tips for Performance Improvement Plans
Get best practices for each stage of a PIP to ensure the process is productive and fruitful.
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80 Useful Phrases for Positive and Constructive Performance Reviews
Get 80 succinct, compliant phrases to use in your employee performance reviews, for positive and constructive reviews alike.
Read More16 Reasons Diverse Employees Feel Slighted
Learn 16 pitfalls to avoid in the workplace that make diverse employees feel marginalized.
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30 Creative Ways to Onboard New Hires in Education
Capture new employee attention and reduce turnover with these creative ideas for improving your onboarding process
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90 Questions for New Hires to Ask in the First 90 Days
See this list of check in questions HR leaders use to see how their employees are settling into their new roles.
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NEOED 25 Exit Interview Questions
Frame the exit interview process in a way that gets you the most valuable data and ends relationships on a high note.
Read More44 Questions Managers Ask to Effectively Use 1:1 Meetings
We asked hundreds of HR professionals their suggestions for the best questions managers can ask to maximize their weekly, quarterly, and annual meetings with employees.
Read More99 Interview Questions to Ask Educational Institution Candidates
We’ve talked to actual educational institution HR professionals and compiled a list of their favorite interview questions.
Read MoreKey Traits of Every Generation in the Workforce
Get tips to support 5 generations in the U.S. workforce, from managing to training teams.
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NEOED Mobile App Brochure
Read how the NEOED app gives you access to your desktop solutions from your iOS or Android mobile device.
Read MoreThe Promise of Purpose: 2026 Education Hiring Report
Discover the 5 hiring trends shaping education recruitment in 2026, based on real application and job-posting data.
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Top 5 Trends in Higher Education for 2025
Peer insights, research-driven analysis, and best practices to help you succeed in 2025.
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The Education Hiring Crisis: Implications for the Future of Education
NEOED’s 2024 Hiring Report outlines a path forward, offering strategies to expand job sourcing, enhance job appeal, and optimize the hiring process.
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Top 5 Trends in Higher Education for 2024
Unlock the Future of Education HR: Download the 2024 Trends Report
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Operational Efficiency: Mastering the Art of Doing More With Less
Download the free report today to discover how to make scarce resources a thing of the past.
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The Hiring Crisis in Education 2023
Download the report now for insider data on what education job seekers actually want; PLUS best practices for attracting more qualified candidates.
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Top 5: Public Sector HR Trends for 2023
The 2023 Trends Report addresses the biggest opportunities available to education HR in 2023 and provides insight into how your peers across the nation are prioritizing those trends.
Read MoreHERC & NEOED: The Future Role of Workforce Technology in Higher Education
Learn how the pandemic has accelerated what education workforces are planning to do to modernize their processes for recruitment, development, and DEI.
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Top Ten Education HR Trends for 2021
Learn about the top 10 trends that will impact education HR in 2021 and beyond.
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Advertising Report
As a follow-up to the 2020 Workforce Planning Report, find out when you should advertise job postings and when advertising isn't recommended.
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Workforce Planning Report
We analyzed 86,000 jobs to determine how to improve applicants. Find out why 34% of jobs need restructuring.
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Top 5 Education HR Trends: Retention
The Retention Report expands upon the 2023 Trends Report, providing further analysis into retention and how to improve it at your institution.
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Top 5 Education HR Trends: Recruiting
The Recruiting Report expands upon the 2023 Trends Report, providing further analysis into recruiting and how to improve it at your institution.
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Top 5 Education HR Trends: Operational Efficiency
The Operational Efficiency Report expands upon the 2023 Trends Report, providing further analysis into operational efficiency and how to improve it at your institution.
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Top 5 Education HR Trends: Employee Development
The Employee Development Report expands upon the 2023 Trends Report, providing further analysis into employee development and how to improve it at your institute.
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New Employee Onboarding Checklist
Get complimentary checklists to ensure seamless onboarding.
Read MoreThe New Normal Forms Checklist for the Workplace
As the pandemic continues to cause changes within the workforce, we've put together a checklist of the COVID-19-related forms your organization may need.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Remote Employee Onboarding Checklist
Use this comprehensive 90-day checklist to help your new employees get acclimated and productive sooner.
Read More"Caught in the Act" Employee Recognition Toolkit
Use this template as a way for your employees to recognize their team members' hard work.
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White Paper: 10 Recruiting Metrics to Measure
Discover how understanding and tracking the right metrics can significantly improve your recruitment strategy.
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Top 8 Education HR Trends for 2022
Discover the top 8 trends that will influence education HR in 2022 and beyond, with survey data from over 140 HR professionals in the education sector.
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29 Hot Tips for Improving Job Postings
Discover ways to improve your job listings to get the best candidates in this list.
Read More13 Must-Have Text Templates to Enhance Recruiting
Use these text message templates to enhance your candidate experience.
Read MoreFine-Tuning the Candidate Evaluation Process
Get tips for making your candidate evaluation process more fair and effective.
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Creating an Education Employer Brand to Attract the Best Candidates
In this guide, we’ll cover the steps you can take to create your organization's best employer brand and in turn attract top talent.
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7 Must-Haves for a Robust Outreach Strategy That Attracts Diverse Candidates
Create a robust outreach program to attract underrepresented candidates to your open positions.
Read More6 Critical Recruiting Metrics Education HR Leaders Should Be Tracking
In this guide, we’ll explore the 6 key metrics that successful HR leaders use to make informed decisions in hiring.
Read More6 Ways to Add Mentoring to Your Management Style
Explore six key areas of focus for managers looking to integrate mentorship into their management style to benefit tomorrow's leaders.
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72 Questions to Include in Performance Management RFP
Use these 72 questions to find the right performance management solution for your institution.
Read More22 Questions to Ask to Optimize Candidate References
Use these questions to leverage candidate references for a more well-rounded view of the candidate.
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5 Essential Topics to Cover in Training for Remote Workforce
Include these topics in remote workforce training to ensure employees have the skills they need to exceed in their roles.
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How to Write Compelling Student Job Descriptions
Write attractive student job descriptions that are informative, easy to understand, and promise skills development they can use in their later career in this eBook.
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6 C's of Onboarding
Learn about the 5 C’s of effective onboarding to promote productivity and reduce turnover.
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5 Essential Topics to Cover in Your Diversity Training
Learn about the key topics that should be covered in diversity training to establish a foundation of knowledge and awareness
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6 Ways to Elevate the Open Enrollment Experience
Get five helpful tips on how to take that data and elevate the process for HR and employees alike.
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7 Types of Bias That Can Negatively Impact Your Workforce
Explore seven common types of bias in the workplace and get real-life scenarios to help you root them out in your own organization.
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7 Essential Tips to Get More Out of 360 Feedback Reviews
Learn how you optimize the performance review process for both employees and HR
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5 Significant Policy Changes Education HR Leaders are Making in 2021
Learn about 5 of the significant changes that HR leaders are making to agency policies and employee handbooks in 2021.
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One-Way Video Interviews
Learn how one-way video interviewing can improve your hiring process and help teams make better decisions about candidates.
Read MoreReducing Education HR's Bias Blindspots with Blinded Applications
Learn what implicit bias is, how it infiltrates the recruitment process, and steps you can take to reduce it.
Read More6 Best Practices for Adjusting to Working from Home
Learn about the most outstanding and potentially impactful trends in public sector HR.
Read MoreMaster the Art of Delivering Valuable Feedback with These Real-World Examples
Meaningful, constructive feedback can make all the difference in an employee’s work. Read real-world examples in this eBook.
Read MoreHow NEOED Helps IT & HR Support a Hybrid Education Workforce
For IT leaders, teaming up with HR to seamlessly transition to a remote workforce is mission critical.
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Top 5 Education HR Trends: DEI
The DEI Report expands upon the 2023 Trends Report, providing further analysis into DEI and how to improve it at your institution.
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Candidate Text Messaging in Insight and Attract
Reach candidates quickly and get faster responses.
Read MoreIs Your Institution’s HR Team Ready for AI? Assess Your Readiness in 30 Minutes
NEOED will guide you through a structured AI readiness assessment. Using a practical worksheet, you will evaluate your current state across strategy, responsible use, and measurement, and identify where AI can support your HR operations.
Read MoreAttract Top Talent to Your Institution: Build Your Employer Value Proposition in 30 Minutes
In this virtual workshop, NEOED will guide you through a simple framework to build your employer value proposition. Using a practical worksheet, you will reflect on your mission, culture, and employee experience and begin drafting your EVP in real time.
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Modernizing the Talent Lifecycle: From Administrative Burden to Strategic Advantage
In this webinar, NEOED is joined by Marcie Briggs, Director of Talent Acquisition and Systems Management at the University of Montana, to share practical insights from the field. Together, we will explore how higher education institutions can modernize the entire talent lifecycle from recruiting and onboarding to performance and development using a unified, higher ed focused platform integrated with Ellucian.
Read MoreThe Promise of Purpose: 5 Trends Revealed in NEOED’s 2026 Education Hiring Report
After years of disruption, hiring in education is entering a new phase in 2026. Data from thousands of K–12 and higher education institutions shows that applicant interest is rebounding, competition per role is rising, and more candidates are intentionally choosing education for its purpose, stability, and long-term impact.
Read MoreWebinar: Top 5 Trends for Higher Education for 2025
The 2025 Trends webinar explores the top trends in higher education HR based on survey data from HR professionals.
Read MoreOn-Demand Webinar: The Education Hiring Crisis
NEOED’s 2024 Hiring Report webinar examines the extent of the hiring crisis in education.
Read MoreOn-Demand Webinar: Top 5 Education HR Trends in 2024
Explore the top trends in higher education HR based on survey data from over 275 HR professionals.
Read MoreOperational Efficiency: Mastering the Art of Doing More With Less
Operational efficiency is the art of doing more with less. It helps your institution deliver high-quality services at scale with as few resources as possible. But with all the areas of improvement, how do you prioritize and how do you get started?
Read MoreTop 5 HR Trends in Higher Education for 2025
What’s actually moving the needle for higher ed HR in 2025? Our latest webinar delivers exclusive insights fueled by survey data from professionals like you. Instead of just looking at the numbers, we’re diving into peer perspectives and strategic analyses that define the current landscape.
Read MoreTop 5 Education HR Trends for 2024
Explore the top trends in higher education HR based on survey data from HR professionals. Filled with peer insights, relevant analyses, and helpful resources, this webinar will help you understand the higher education HR landscape refine your strategic priorities.
Read MoreThe Education Hiring Crisis: Implications for the Future of Education
NEOED’s 2024 Hiring Report webinar will examine the extent of the hiring crisis in education. This webinar presents insights drawn from an analysis of over 1.3M education job applications and surveys from over 700 HR professionals and job seekers nationwide.
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From Annual Reviews to Continuous Growth: Performance Management Best Practices for Higher Education
Join Jennifer Reese, Higher Education Account Executive at NEOED, for a discussion on performance management best practices and the strategies institutions can use to create more meaningful evaluation experiences.
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