According to Mark S. Young, one of the biggest problems facing Jewish organizations today is a high turnover rate, which also comes at a high financial cost. Inspired by a business model adopted by retailers like Costco, Young argues that if Jewish organizations can find better ways to invest in their employees they will attract and retain quality employees and save money.
Mark S. Young is Managing Director of The Leadership Commons of The Davidson School at Jewish Theological Seminary. Previously, Young served as the school’s Director of Alumni Engagement and Program Coordinator for its Experiential Learning Initiative. Prior to joining JTS, he worked in Human Resources for Episcopal Social Services of New York and the 92nd Street Y. Young is a board member of JPRO Network and a past board chair of Advancing Jewish Professionals of NYC. He holds a BS in Psychology and Economics from McGill University, as well as an MPA in Nonprofit Management and an MA in Hebrew and Judaic Studies from New York University.
