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Sink Or Swim? How To Anticipate Change

May 27, 2016 by Michelle Ray

Why do organizations repeatedly react to rather than plan for change? Why are leaders often stupefied by the glaring realization that their workforces are aging, or that their customers have “suddenly” switched allegiances?

Consider the example of Mike, a manager working in the wholesale grocery business. Mike sought my advice to lead his department through change. He had just received a list of his company’s soon-to-be retired employees. [Read more…] about Sink Or Swim? How To Anticipate Change

Filed Under: Business, Business Motivation, Change Management, Creativity, customer service, economy, Innovation, Leadership, Talent War, Technology, Uncategorized Tagged With: Change, future of work, Lead Yourself First Institute, Michelle Ray, Talent Retent, transformational service, workplace

Leadership Lesson: How To Retain Great Employees For Long-Term Success

April 13, 2016 by Michelle Ray

“What could we have done differently?” This is the burning question on every leader’s mind when a great employee decides to leave. There is no question that the cost of rehiring and retraining, the impact on the bottom line and the stress associated with repeating the exercise takes a toll on every type of business. However, the good news is that you can break the cycle by relentlessly adhering to the following strategies: [Read more…] about Leadership Lesson: How To Retain Great Employees For Long-Term Success

Filed Under: Best workplaces, Business, Business Motivation, Leadership, Talent War, Uncategorized Tagged With: Best Places to Work, Change, Michelle Ray, Millennials, talent management, Talent Retention, World Class Brand

Three reasons why you aren’t winning the talent war

July 7, 2015 by Michelle Ray

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Although the buzzwords “Talent Management” were first coined more than 15 years ago, many organizations are still searching for ways to attract and retain the best and brightest in order win the talent war.

Attraction is arguably the easiest piece of the talent management equation. However, companies that spend energy creating the perfect cocktail of salary and tailored compensation packages are missing the point for long-term success. High engagement and retention, coupled with developing outstanding leadership skills are the critical elements for gaining the strategic advantage. Conversely, your business will continue to lag behind if any of the following conditions persist: [Read more…] about Three reasons why you aren’t winning the talent war

Filed Under: Best workplaces, Business, Business Motivation, career, Diversity, economy, employee engagement, generation Y, HR, Leadership, multigenerational workplace, Talent War, Uncategorized Tagged With: business conference speakers, Employee engagement, Lead Yourself First Institute, leadership speakers, Michelle Ray, workplace

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