Workforce

Recruitment and Retention Strategies from the Field

In this session, the Hawaii State Department of Health will discuss recruitment and retention programs focused on enriching the employee experience and the CDC Foundation will share practical strategies to attract technology and data professionals from…

Accelerating Public Health Hiring: A QI Pilot to Reduce Time to Hire Through Practical Tools and Manager Engagement

Discover how one state health department streamlined its hiring process through clearer job descriptions, standardized interviews, and stakeholder engagement to improve efficiency and consistency.

Cultivating a Team Culture of Accountability and Collaboration that Builds Trust

Learn how accountability fosters trust and culture-building, and take away strategies to strengthen psychological safety and transparent communication.

From Classroom to Community: Cultivating Public Health Careers

Drawing from initiatives in Seattle-King County, Kentucky, and Connecticut, panelists will share approaches for fostering collaboration, investing in public health infrastructure, and introducing young people to public health careers.

Wake County Strengthens Workforce Wellbeing with PHIG Funding

After strong early results, Wake County is expanding a pilot program to support its workforce wellbeing using PHIG funds. In 2024, the county’s health agency launched a pilot of virtual and in-person informational sessions on secondary…

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