The COVID pandemic has upended the labor market in all industries tremendously. Employees are continuing to reassess their goals, motivations for work, and life priorities. And, employers needs are changing. To prepare for the upcoming hiring season, Academic Leaders should take the next few weeks to focus their efforts in four areas that will make a difference.

This spring and summer are shaping up to be the most challenging hiring environments in a generation. On the road this winter and spring, I have heard reports of increased difficulty in hiring teachers with options outside of education (computer science, math, science, and language teachers).