Talent

After decades of chronic underinvestment in talent infrastructure and strategy, higher education is now experiencing record-setting staff turnover along with widespread employee disengagement. Institutions must shift to a proactive talent management model and make targeted investments to bolster both long-term efficiency and competitiveness as an employer.

The difficult balancing act of being a department chair

This infographic helps department chairs understand their academic and administrative responsibilities and shares strategies to excel in leadership.

Succession Planning Toolkit

This succession planning toolkit helps university leaders identify and develop potential successors for critical roles across campus.

5 no-regrets analyses to recruit and retain top talent

This infographic highlights five impactful analyses that HR teams should conduct to isolate pain points and better recruit…

An Introduction to Staff Compensation Strategy in Higher Education

This brief is designed to teach non-HR campus leaders how to make their institution's staff compensation strategy more…

Create a Higher Ed Workplace Culture Where Faculty and Staff Want to Stay

To tackle the emerging employee attrition crisis, higher ed cabinet leaders must include institutional climate in their retention…

Customized Talent Competitor Map

Use the Customized Talent Competitor Map to define and/or refine your institution’s distinct competitive set(s) for staff talent.

How to avoid 3 common salary study mistakes in higher ed

To help campus and HR leaders get the most out of staff salary studies, EAB identified three common…

How to target higher ed salary investments to bolster recruitment and retention

We identified four types of higher ed salary investments that address talent challenges. Learn how each approach can…

Higher ed can't beat the market on staff compensation. Here's how to be market-credible instead.

This blog shares three key higher ed staff compensation strategies for cabinet and HR leaders and outlines when…

How To Support Staff Who Keep Students Enrolled

Experts discuss what it takes to recruit, support, and motivate the student success professionals who keep your students…

How to Advance Your Higher Ed Career

Three industry veterans share their thoughts on how to navigate your own career journey working in higher education.

Faculty Burnout is Real and Cannot be Wished Away

Experts discuss the extent of faculty burnout, the impact on students and institutions, and strategies for creating a…

3 reasons why faculty and staff leave their jobs due to climate

This infographic outlines how higher ed institutions can foster inclusive campus climate among leaders, managers, and colleagues.