Experience Management Institute (EXMI)

??? Butler County Educational Service Center HR Director Laura Theiss is a recent recipient of the Executive Human Capital Leader in Education certification from the American Association of School Personnel Administrators. ? ???She presented at the organization’s Leadership Summit on her project: Onboarding Overhaul – A Journey from Disarray to Empowerment? ? Laura’s in-depth project explored the transformative power of evidence-based onboarding practices. To enhance the employee experience and reduce staff turnover, she re-engineered the onboarding process using the 4Cs: Compliance, Clarification, Culture, and Connection.? ? Here are a few of Laura’s observations: ? ???“Our organization has really been able to think about how we can put employees at the center of all our onboarding.” ? ???“By harnessing the power of data, we were able to do so much to improve and customize our onboarding across the agency.” ? ???“The biggest benefit for me was the opportunity to participate in high-quality professional development and growth.” ? ???Watch her video to learn more about her experience and consider pursuing the #eHCLE. #K12Talent #certification #onboarding

?? What’s your talent acquisition strategy looking like? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone!?? ? At the recent Virtual Power Hour: The Heart of It All—Level Up Your Talent Acquisition, hosted by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s #HumanCapital Resource Center, participants examined their current practices.? ? ?? Check out resources from the two breakout sessions, and all other resources from our recent training sessions: 1?? Building a Strong Talent Foundation: Essential Recruitment Strategies: Perfect for those starting their recruitment journey—focused on the basics that develop a solid foundation. ?? 2?? Boosting Your Recruitment Game: Finding Teacher Talent: Advanced learners explored strategies to elevate their recruitment efforts and attract top-notch talent. ??? ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/gKzcFquK? #TalentAcquisition #TeacherRecruitment #RecruitmentStrategy??

?? ATTN all #EdLeaders: It’s Employee Appreciation Day! ??? ?? EXMI and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce's Human Capital Resource Center recognize that today is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the incredible educators and staff who make a difference for your schools each day. Giving thanks can go a long way in fostering a positive and supportive culture.?? ??? ??? Thank you for taking a moment to show how much we appreciate the dedication, passion, and hard work of those shaping the future! While this is one day in an entire year, we all know how much it means for employees to know we value their contributions every minute of every day. ?? Great leaders find the right ways to shout out how great people make a positive impact for our students. ?? #EmployeeAppreciationDay #ThankAnEducator?

5?? We are all about solutions, and the current educator shortage needs more than one way to solve the problem. Five shifts move us from hyper-focus on the problem to intentional focus on forward action. ? ?? At this event hosted by the American Association of School Personnel Administrators, our team members engaged together with other smart thinkers from across the country to address strategies that work for fixing the #EducatorShortage. ???? We look forward to sharing more insights from the event's participants to help with local solutions to serve all American students.

?? Thanks to this learning opportunity provided through the American Association of School Personnel Administrators, EXMI will be working with a cohort of #K12Talent leaders intent on recruiting and retaining the best, in service to students. ??? If you are in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, consider joining us June 2–3, 2025. Dive into learning for your Professional Human Capital Leader in Education (pHCLE) certification, led by Dr. Katherine Heynoski, Stephen Fujii, pHCLE, and Kimberly Ratcliff, MPA, APR, pHCLE. ?? And if you've been considering your pHCLE for a while, let us mention that The Queen City is a beautiful place to visit in June! ???? Many thanks to Hamilton County ESC for hosting this opportunity to further elevate the profession. #AlwaysGrowing

Today, EXMI team members Dr. Katherine Heynoski and VP Teresa Daulong led this virtual session for the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce about compliance: >>Compliance Corner: Your Guide to Legal and Ethical HR Practices They provided an overview of the key federal and state laws that impact human capital management in education. Participants learned about: ?? Compliance requirements ?? Recent legislative changes ?? Best practices for ensuring?legal and ethical HR practices when recruiting, hiring, and managing staff ?? Some important reminders from Kate and Teresa: 1?? Discrimination does not require intent, and it adds up to be very expensive and an important area to monitor for educational as well as all organizations. 2?? You cannot afford to underestimate consistency in the compliance world. Watch the Ohio HCRC, where we will soon post all training materials from this and other sessions: https://lnkd.in/giiizW2Z #K12Talent #compliance #EEOC

?? Our leadership and team members always appreciate having the chance to give back to the community. Last week, Emily Douglas-McNab, Dr. Katherine Heynoski, and Erin Howell, MBA had the chance to judge The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business's #HR case competition. ?? By engaging with today's students and tomorrow's leaders, we learn together and advance the profession. It was illuminating to see teams from so many universities across the country. Congrats to the winners and all who participated. #service #leadership #

In an era of shortages, it’s important to have recruitment strategies that attract the best talent to your district so you win the race for talent. ? ?? Check out these resources from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Human Capital Resource Center. ? Learn how to expand your horizons for the recruitment process, while keeping the focus on a positive candidate experience.? ? ?? https://lnkd.in/gXvc8fR2 ?? https://lnkd.in/gTBAvJ8H ? #OhioEd #K12Talent #Recruitment #HumanCapital

?? Are you struggling with ineffective hiring processes? ?? Check out this article by our Co-Founder & Chief Dr. Katherine Heynoski. She explores how process improvement can eliminate headaches, help you improve the candidate experience, and make your hiring work for you, your schools, and students. ??This is the first in a series of articles from Dr. Heynoski. #K12Talent #hiring #LeanSixSigma

?? A great hire is one of the best investments a school system can make! ? ??? CHECK OUT this list of upcoming job and career fairs in Ohio, collected by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce's Human Capital Resource Center. ? ?? https://lnkd.in/gn4eDQPn ? #OhioEd #K12Talent #Recruitment #HumanCapital