Mike Thomas, of M. Thomas Company, will present on the challenge of attracting and retaining top talent, and how to create an environment and culture where employees are very engaged.

Mike will lead the audience full circle through practical and actionable concepts including:

• Current State: Do you understand your current state relative to turnover rates? How engaged are your employees? How do you measure employee engagement?
• A, B & C Players: What makes each player an A, B or C in your organization? Why we often hold on to C players. Who does each player type regularly hire and/or promote based on their confidence type?
• Compensation Strategy: What is a compensation strategy? Do you have an understood compensation strategy in your organization? What are some examples of compensation strategies?
• Attrition & Attraction: Are you losing talent or having a difficult time attracting top talent that fits your culture? What are some of the reasons we believe this is happening? Is it cultural fit, a “better” offer, more opportunity for growth?
• Career Path & Opportunity: Is there a clear understanding of career paths and growth opportunities? What makes this important?
• Values Based Hiring: Do you have a set of working core values that authentically represent your culture? Are your values discussed during the interview and hiring process? How much weight is put on skills and expertise?

Included during the two-hour event will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and breakout rooms for attendees to collaborate.