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Hiring

There are many ways to attract, hire, and retain qualified, culturally, and linguistically diverse people to join the local public health workforce. These pages provide resources for hiring managers to build a strong, passionate, and dedicated public health team.

Best Practices in Hiring

OLRH has developed this site with you -- a busy hiring manager -- in mind. These pages offer a range of best practices and ideas for hiring, including how to attract diverse candidates to meet Cultural, Linguistic, Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards.

Hiring Best Practices
Hiring to Meet CLAS Standards

These pages provide all the tips and tools you will need to build a strong and committed public health department.

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Writing Good Job Postings

You can attract qualified and diverse candidates by writing job postings that clearly define roles and responsibilities, highlight opportunities for career growth, and spotlight the benefits to working in local public health.

Tips for Developing Job Postings
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Retention and Promotion

Once you have hired qualified, passionate people to join your team, be sure that you establish practices and policies that will promote and retain them.

Retaining and Promoting Staff