Revisiting: The Marathon for Talent: How to attract & retain talent through a long-term lens

Attraction and retention strategies are critical in the workforce today, and it’s becoming clear that the race for talent is here to stay. In this special panel episode, Russell sits down with two guests: Dr. Susan Black, CEO of the Conference Board of Canada, and Derek Dobson, CEO and Plan Manager of CAAT Pension Plan. Their conversation focuses on “the marathon for talent,” which refers to a shift in perceptions and perspectives around the trending term “race for talent.” Derek and Susan discuss how employers can capitalize on today’s hiring landscape, sharing their perspective on why it’s important to shift to a long-term approach in order to retain your employees. Susan’s career has focused on helping leaders solve intense challenges through groundbreaking research in human resources and inclusion, while Derek is a champion of sustainable solutions to Canada's biggest problems, like the growing retirement savings gap.

After this episode, you’ll learn:

• A winning formula to overcome current talent attraction challenges
• Tangible solutions to improve employee productivity, engagement, retention, and attraction
• How to get an edge on your competitors by demonstrating a long-term investment in employees at a low cost
• How to bring more flexibility and financial wellness into the workplace

This episode was originally released on January 18, 2023

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