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Bonuses For New Hires, Retention Rolled Out In DeKalb Schools
The district is offering up to $2,000 for new hires, retention bonus of up to 6 percent of annual salary, a $1,500 loyalty program and more.
DEKALB COUNTY, GA — The DeKalb County School District rolled out a recruiting and retention program aimed at continuing to provide educational excellence and create professional growth opportunities for current and new employees, according to a news release.
The district is offering up to $2,000 for new hires, a retention bonus of up to 6 percent of annual salary, a loyalty/longevity program of $1,500, an attendance program of $500, a wellness program of up to $500 and a referral program of $200.
“As employers, we must adapt to the new labor market so that our district can cultivate and offer opportunities to only the best talent. For those reasons, we have reexamined the way we approach recruiting and retaining top employees for our scholars," Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris said in the release. "We are proud of the new benefits we are offering. This is a great opportunity for those hoping to join a great district."
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The district's recruitment program's objective is to attract the best talent in the midst of a shifting economic landscape, according to the district's division of human resources. The program also aims to compensate employees at competitive rates to ensure best practices and educational excellence for all scholars.
The division of operations and transportation is also offering $1,200 paid training and an additional $150 referral program. Additionally, the district is offering a $1,000 bonus for candidates vaccinated against COVID-19.
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“I want to commend my colleagues on this Board, along with Superintendent Watson-Harris, for this collaboration that is being expressed towards our staff, through these wonderful incentives,” said Vickie B. Turner, DeKalb County Board of Education chair, in the release. “We want to thank our staff for their willingness to continue this most important work with our students and families. These incentives are merely a small token to express our sincerest gratitude.”
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