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The best recruiting strategy starts with retention. Organizations often invest significant time and resources into hiring, only to find themselves back at square one when employees leave too soon. In this session, we’ll explore how a proactive, intentional retention strategy can reduce hiring pressures, improve engagement, and create a resilient workforce.
Through an HR and talent development lens, we’ll discuss evidence-based approaches, including Gallup’s StrengthsFinder and Q12, to identify and meet employees' core motivators. You’ll gain practical, no-cost strategies that can be implemented today, as well as a roadmap for creating a long-term retention plan that evolves with your organization’s needs. By the end of the session, you'll walk away with actionable tools to keep top talent engaged and committed—because the future of work depends on it.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Understand the link between retention and recruiting – Learn how a strong retention strategy directly reduces hiring challenges.
- Identify key motivators for employees – Go beyond compensation to uncover what truly drives engagement and commitment.
- Explore evidence-based retention strategies – Gain insight into research-backed tools like Gallup’s Q12 and StrengthsFinder to assess and develop your workforce.
- Walk away with easy-to-implement retention tactics – Discover no-cost, high-impact actions to improve retention immediately.
- Consider how to build a sustainable retention plan – Reflect on strategies for creating a plan that evolves with your organization’s needs over time.
She is a Tennessee native (GBO!) with a loyalty to the Bluegrass state, currently blooming in Southwest Ohio with her husband and three kiddos. Leading with her strengths [Communication, Responsibility, Woo, Discipline, Positivity], she brings more than a decade of experience with the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment and its influence in corporate, post-secondary and personal applications, adding both structure and vulnerability to the client relationship. Lindsay has degrees from Western Kentucky University (Broadcast Journalism) and the University of Louisville (Higher Education) and is a Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coach. Lindsay maximizes her professional experience in corporate recruiting, financial services, staffing, and higher education to connect talent to purpose by challenging clients to own what’s RIGHT with them. |
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Lindsay Pitstick, M.Ed., owner of 
Holding both the SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) and SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) credentials, Tara brings deep expertise in strategic HR leadership, employee relations, and workforce development. Her approach emphasizes solution-focused methodologies, helping organizations shift from problem-solving to proactive people management. Tara has worked with businesses across diverse industries, from startups to large corporations, guiding them through HR transformations, leadership development, and talent retention strategies. A sought-after speaker, she engages audiences with her insightful, real-world perspectives on HR best practices, legal compliance, and the future of work. When she’s not consulting or speaking, Tara is passionate about mentoring HR professionals and staying ahead of industry trends to drive meaningful change in the workplace. |
Tara McCafferty is a highly respected HR leader, consultant, and speaker with over two decades of experience in human resources and talent strategy. As the owner of SoFo Solution Focused HR, Tara specializes in delivering practical, results-driven HR solutions that help businesses enhance workplace culture, improve employee engagement, and streamline compliance.
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