Research shows that investments in human capital improve organizational performance — including
team effectiveness, employee retention, and innovation — in both the private and public sectors.1 In other words, companies that attract and develop strong employees by
prioritizing recruiting, investing in professional growth opportunities, and building positive workplace
cultures tend to have greater efficiency and better outcomes.2
Superintendents must
prioritize fiscal support for building out recruitment
teams, as strategic recruitment, effective hiring, and intentional retention work are levers that positively improve a school
culture and impact student achievement.