In this episode, Brian Buford welcomes back Kevin McClure, a leading voice in higher education leadership and workplace culture. Together, they dive deep into the evolving concept of employee success in the higher education workplace, exploring what it truly means to create environments where faculty and staff can thrive both personally and professionally.

Kevin shares insights from his upcoming book, The Caring University: Reimagining the Higher Education Workplace After the Great Resignation, which addresses how colleges and universities can respond to the shifting expectations of employees in a post-pandemic world. The conversation touches on concepts like institutional care, burnout, workplace flexibility, and innovative practices that support well-being and retention. Listeners will also get a sneak peek into the chapter highlighting the impactful work of the Employee Success Center, showcasing real-world examples of how institutions are prioritizing care and connection in their organizational culture!

The Caring University is available for pre-order now and will be released on July 1, 2025. Get your copy here!

Check out our past episode with Kevin here.

Visit the Employee Success Center website and take advantage of our opportunities to advance your career today!