HWL Talks

Built by Educators. Designed for Education: A New Approach to Workforce Management

HWL Season 2 Episode 4

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As school districts face increasing workforce complexity, growing talent shortages, and greater demand for specialized support, many leaders are realizing that traditional staffing alone is no longer enough.

In this episode of HWL Talks, Tommy Binner sits down with Jamie Herold, M.Ed., Senior Vice President of HWL Education, to discuss how workforce management is transforming the future of PK-12 education. With more than 25 years of experience as a teacher, principal, chief academic officer, and education workforce leader, Jamie shares why HWL Education was built by educators, designed specifically for education, and how a vendor-neutral workforce management model helps districts move beyond reactive staffing.

Together, they discuss:

  • Why education workforce challenges have evolved beyond traditional staffing 
  • The similarities between healthcare and education workforce management 
  • How vendor-neutral workforce management provides greater visibility, efficiency, and strategic oversight 
  • The importance of supporting school leaders so they can focus on students, educators, and outcomes 
  • Why the future of education workforce management is built on data, transparency, and long-term workforce strategy 

Whether you're a superintendent, HR leader, special education administrator, or district decision-maker, this conversation offers valuable insights into how school systems can build stronger workforce strategies while creating better outcomes for educators and students alike.