About the Host and Guest Speakers
Vinay Raman
The Host
Sherri McManus
Guest Speaker
Lou Everett
Guest Speaker
Episode 22. Manage to Retain The Employee Series
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Takeaways from the
Episode 22. Manage to Retain The Employee
- Recruiting and Retention Challenges: The episode discusses the challenges businesses face with recruiting and retaining employees, often referred to as the "great disengagement" or the "great resignation." This issue is seen as a moving target that requires ongoing adaptation.
- Old School Approaches vs. Modern Reality: The hosts, Sherri and Lou, emphasize that one of the reasons for recruiting and retention challenges is approaching employees with outdated reward systems. The corporate landscape has evolved, and employees now seek different rewards than in the past.
- Understanding Employees: To address these challenges, it's crucial for businesses to understand their employees better. This involves reinvestigating their needs and preferences in the modern work environment.
- Assessment and Data: The episode introduces a graph that illustrates the performance of employees in various dimensions, particularly in a sales role. It highlights the importance of data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to understand individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Personality and Engagement: The hosts discuss how an individual's personality type can influence their performance and engagement. For example, some employees may excel in social interactions but struggle with tasks like email responses.