Fleur Johnson on Solving the Education Workforce Crisis

How Data Can Solve the Education Workforce Crisis

Schools face an unprecedented challenge in keeping their educators healthy, supported, and in the classroom. Teachers and school leaders deal with increasing demands, shifting policies, and a changing educational landscape. We know that student success relies heavily on the adults who show up to teach and lead every day. Yet, discussions about educational improvement often overlook the wellbeing and retention of these critical staff members.

The latest episode of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast tackles this exact issue. Host Hayley sits down with Fleur Johnson, the founder and CEO of PeopleBench. Fleur brings a wealth of knowledge from her background in organisational psychology and public sector strategy. She applies these concepts to the education sector, helping schools use data to build sustainable, impactful teams.

This episode dives deep into the realities of school leadership and workforce transformation. Fleur shares her unique journey from growing up in Tasmania to leading a global workforce analytics platform. Walk away with a fresh perspective on how data-driven strategies can uncover the true drivers of staff churn and burnout.

Listen to the full interview with Fleur Johnson on the Learning Can’t Wait podcast. You can find the episode on your favourite podcast platform. Subscribe to the show to ensure you never miss a conversation on driving transformational change in education.