From Risk to Retention: Solving the Skills Gap in Australian Schools
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Knowledge Centre Program
| Friday, August 1, 2025 |
| 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM |
| P5 |
Overview
Research has revealed that 28% of education HR leaders struggle to upskill and reskill staff to meet evolving demands, it’s one of the biggest challenges facing the sector. In this session, we’ll explore how schools can stay ahead of the curve by building learning and performance strategies that address both compliance and capability. We’ll unpack the dual pressure of risk management and talent retention, and examine why traditional training models fall short in today’s rapidly shifting education environment. Attendees will learn:
- What the latest data says about HR challenges in education
- How to structure upskilling programs that go beyond checkbox compliance
- Practical strategies to retain high performers through growth and engagement
- How technology, like LMS and performance tools, can help schools stay proactive, not reactive
Speaker
Mark Harrison
Regional Sales Director
ELMO Software
From Risk to Retention: Solving the Skills Gap in Australian Schools
