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Title: Character, Culture, and Community: Creating Powerful Staff Recruitment and Retention Tools.
Authors: AYCOCK, KIM kimdaycock@gmail.com, JORDAN, DEB
Source: Camping Magazine. Jan/Feb2026, Vol. 99 Issue 1, p74-79. 6p.
Subject Terms: *Employee recruitment, *Employee orientation, *Diversity & inclusion policies, Employee retention, Job involvement, Collective efficacy, Camp sites, Moral development
Abstract: The article focuses on the importance of character, culture, and community in enhancing staff recruitment and retention in camps. It emphasizes that character development has been a longstanding aspect of camping, and that camps should be intentional about defining their culture, which is shaped by shared values and beliefs. The authors advocate for a shift from hiring for cultural fit to cultural add, encouraging camps to seek diverse perspectives that can enrich their community. Additionally, the article outlines strategies for effective recruitment, onboarding, and staff appreciation, highlighting the need for camps to articulate their values and foster a supportive environment to retain staff. [Extracted from the article]
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  Data: The article focuses on the importance of character, culture, and community in enhancing staff recruitment and retention in camps. It emphasizes that character development has been a longstanding aspect of camping, and that camps should be intentional about defining their culture, which is shaped by shared values and beliefs. The authors advocate for a shift from hiring for cultural fit to cultural add, encouraging camps to seek diverse perspectives that can enrich their community. Additionally, the article outlines strategies for effective recruitment, onboarding, and staff appreciation, highlighting the need for camps to articulate their values and foster a supportive environment to retain staff. [Extracted from the article]
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