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Filtering Out Hiring Bias

April 4, 2018 By RB Fast

I am dripping with bias. So are you. From affinity bias to confirmation bias, we are all prone to filtering our decisions through the lens of our personal biases. It is normal…and it is not okay in a hiring process. In the United States, hiring bias is significant. The rates of several measures of hiring […]

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What to do About Burned Out Teachers

September 21, 2016 By RB Fast

Burned out teachers are an unfortunate reality. Last week we discussed four common signs of teacher burnout. This week we are focusing on what to do when we have a teacher showing signs of burnout. I know a lot of leaders who put their heads in the sand when a teacher shows signs of burnout. […]

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Four Common Signs of Teacher Burnout

September 14, 2016 By RB Fast

The start of the school year is always so exciting. Classrooms are refreshed and beautiful. New ideas and plans are on the forefront. The children are as inspiring and delightful as ever. Teachers seem ready to dive in and make their magic happen. Then, sometime in October or November, some teachers hit a wall. I […]

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5 Crucial Steps to Firing a Teacher

February 17, 2016 By RB Fast

Leadership is an opportunity to connect with people and help them realize their greatest potential. As leaders, we are in a position to inspire others and support them as they build their strengths and make our organizations stronger. Sometimes, we have the distinct privilege of seeing potential in someone who does not see it in […]

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Simple Ways to Reduce Teacher Turnover at Your School

January 20, 2016 By RB Fast

“Susan just quit.” The news is delivered to me swiftly, and immediately a hot ball of stress forms in my stomach. This is going to be a pain to deal with. We have to replace her and we can’t just replace her with anyone, we have to replace her with someone who meets our expectations […]

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HR Practices that Prevent Liability

September 23, 2015 By RB Fast

Leadership is all about relationships. When we work with others towards a common goal, there are bound to be complexities. On top of the natural challenges that exist in human relationships, leaders must also consider the potential liabilities inherent in their actions and policies. There is SO much to consider! That is why I am […]

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Three Strategies for Hiring Right the First Time

August 5, 2015 By RB Fast

Everyone knows that making solid hires is one of the best strategies for ensuring that your school is a successful learning community that is attractive to the families in the area. We know that a terrific team member will make everyone’s experiences so much more positive. We also know that a bad hire can be […]

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Stop Wasting Your Time & Start Hiring SMART

June 24, 2015 By RB Fast

When I first became a leader at a Montessori school I was immediately tasked with the job of hiring new teachers. It was a large school with seventeen classrooms and over fifty employees working in the building each day. It was also a school in crisis and employee turnover could officially be classified as “bananas”. […]

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