Presentation Title
Presentation Themes
Issues and Trends in Higher Education
Presentation Type
Best Practice Presentation (50 minute presentation about a specific best practice)
Abstract
The expression “the Great Resignation” refers to the trend, largely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, for employees to quit their jobs either because they’ve found more attractive possibilities or because they’ve decided to retire early. For department chairs, the question often becomes: "I worked so hard to recruit them, now how do I keep them?" In this presentation, we'll explore proven strategies from the moment of hiring onward that can increase the likelihood that chairs will not suffer the worst effects of "the Great Resignation."
Keywords
resignation, retention, faculty, employee engagement, orientation, on boarding
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Recommended Citation
Buller, Jeff (2022). "Addressing the Great Resignation in Higher Education," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2022/trends/5
Addressing the Great Resignation in Higher Education
The expression “the Great Resignation” refers to the trend, largely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, for employees to quit their jobs either because they’ve found more attractive possibilities or because they’ve decided to retire early. For department chairs, the question often becomes: "I worked so hard to recruit them, now how do I keep them?" In this presentation, we'll explore proven strategies from the moment of hiring onward that can increase the likelihood that chairs will not suffer the worst effects of "the Great Resignation."
