Virtual Town Hall
Retention in the Workplace: Why Employees Stay
In today's competitive workplace landscape, securing and retaining top talent is essential for long-term success. During this session, Tooling U-SME’s Workforce Development Specialist, Denise Cowburn will delve into effective strategies to attract, engage, retain, and ultimately repeat the cycle of building a high-performing workforce.

Agenda:

• Current State
• Goal: Attract, Engage & Retain Employees
• Retention Facts and Reports
• Best Practices to Attract, Engage and Retain Employees

Objectives:

1. Discuss Current Trends in Attraction and Retention:
2. Understand the impact of the multigenerational workforce. Explore the latest trends in attracting and retaining talent within a multigenerational workforce.
3. Leverage findings from recent Retention Reports: Review recent retention reports and learn how they highlight the business case for investing in learning and development initiatives.
4. Examine Best Practices in Onboarding and Training: Discuss effective onboarding and on-the-job training strategies that can directly enhance retention and employee engagement.

PRESENTER:

Denise Cowburn, Senior Client Executive/Workforce Development Specialist
Tolling U-SME
Denise Cowburn is a Senior Workforce Development Specialist at Tooling U-SME, bringing over 25 years of experience in learning and development within the manufacturing industry. Her background combines deep expertise in workforce training with hands-on experience, including the management of her family’s small machine shop for several years. For the past 14 years, Denise has led the successful implementation of workforce education and skills development programs for corporations around the world, empowering employees and driving business results. A recognized thought leader, she regularly speaks nationwide on emerging trends and best practices that help manufacturers attract, engage, and retain top talent. She currently resides in Ohio.

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