Episode 8: When unemployment rates are low, what is the impact to organizations ability to retain talent? When unemployment rates are low it means organizations have a much larger target on their key talent. Never is it stronger than when there are more jobs open then there are people to fill them. A [...]
Episode 7: Should organizations intentionally review their talent? Organizations who create teams that win, stay relevant and competitive. Creating winning teams means intentionally reviewing your key talent consistently and often. Develop your teams to have depth, and ensure you have succession strategies in place to replace those roles where people have moved onto [...]
Episode 6: What can organizations do to retain key employees? Retaining key employees is critical to the success of an organization. One way to accomplish this is to have retention strategies in place. In addition to employee engagement, strategies should include personal and professional development, amongst others. What can organizations do to retain [...]
Episode 5: What is one of the biggest mistakes employers make when retaining key talent? Businesses often overlook, or perhaps take advantage that recruiters are always after their key talent. Organizations need to continually recruit their own people. As individuals progress and mature in the organization, it is critical to understand their needs [...]
Episode 10: What recommendations do you have for organizations to recruit and retain key talent? One thing organizations can do to recruit and retain key talent is to ensure there are defined career paths for each position in the organization. People want to know what the growth path looks like for not only [...]
For most business owners, you love what you do and you probably feel like Bobby Bowden, FSU football coach who was reported to say, “I don’t want to retire and die six months later like Bear Bryant!” To many, retirement feels like the end. I’m just like so many of you – retirement is not [...]
Episode 4: How can an organization develop an environment to minimize turnover? Minimizing turnover in an organization starts with having a people focused culture in place. A culture that treats people with dignity and respect, engages them, provides space for autonomy, personal and professional development and consistent and ongoing feedback. How can an [...]
Episode 3: Is turnover avoidable? Unfortunately, turnover in your organization is not an avoidable thing. Organizations can protect themselves by making sure they have the right plans things to retain key talent, as well as a bench of talent to replace those who leave. Is turnover avoidable? is Episode #3 of the “Turnover [...]
Episode 2: Why do organizations suffer turnover? Turnover in your business is inevitable, however, it is never better to hire someone just to fill a position. Therefore, it starts with your culture where you are people focused. Why do organizations suffer turnover? is Episode #2 of the “Turnover – What Causes it and [...]
I’ve heard this a thousand times from business owner clients over almost 40 years I’ve been a business succession planner. I understand - I don’t want to retire and I’m five years older than the age my father retired. For most business owners, you love what you do and you probably feel like Bobby [...]
