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A Blog for Public School Systems
Making AI Useful (and Safe) in a Busy District HR Office
HR leaders are swamped. The last thing you need is another shiny tool that creates more risk or rework. Done right, AI should make HR faster, safer, and more consistent.
Don’t Buy the Bells and Whistles: An IT Leader’s Advice for School HR
Over the years, I worked as an instructional technology specialist, then moved into IT leadership across multiple counties and eventually retired as Chief of Technology for Clayton County Schools. Along the way, I learned that HR and IT don’t just need to work together - they can’t succeed without each other.
From Hype to Help: How AI Is Actually Moving the Needle in School HR
Can AI take on big, time-consuming chunks of work in a consistent, repeatable way, so HR teams can focus on the work only a human can do? Meet the new (AI) teammate that’s increasing productivity in Georgia School Districts - just in time for Open Enrollment!
5 Actionable Ways School HR Teams Can Increase Their Strategic Impact
It’s time to elevate your HR function by stepping out of reactive mode and adopting a more intentional, systems-oriented approach!
25 Years in School HR: The 5 Most Valuable Lessons You Need to Know
For 25 years, we’ve worked behind the scenes to help school districts recruit, select, onboard and retain the best talent. We’ve stretched budgets (by helping districts find hidden dollars they could put to work), streamlined processes, and communicated complex benefits simply. What began as a mission to clarify employee benefits quickly grew into something bigger.
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Why HR Tech Support Matters More Than the Software
Every day, there are new technology platforms emerging and they all claim to be better or easier. (Cost is another matter altogether!) However, if you find yourself focusing primarily on details of what the technology does, try to refocus on how it helps you support your people.
HR Tech: The Critical Role of Customer Service
The level of customer service that comes with your HR tech is just as important as what the technology does. Here’s why!
New ACA Filing Requirements: Is Your District Prepared?
Is your district prepared to file electronically?
3 Hidden Costs You Can Avoid With HR Tech
Keeping paper processes often comes with hidden costs - do you know yours?
5 Reasons to Automate HR Tasks in 2023
Make 2023 the year you focus on Automating your HR processes!
4 Tips for a Successful Technology Implementation
Implementing new technology can be scary. Here’s how to set yourself up for success!
4 Ways to Attract the Best Candidates
It’s hiring season! Here are some quick tips to help you attract the best people to your district.
 
                         
            
              
            
            
          
               
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
