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S4 E4: Top Tier Retention Strategies, with Stephen and Daniel Huerta

May 13, 2024

Daniel and Stephen Huerta, hosts of 'Modern People Leader' podcast, discuss personalization in the age of AI, trust in the workplace, and the impact of remote work on retention strategies. They delve into HR's identity crisis, the changing nature of work with AI, and the challenges of maintaining employee engagement. Will the in-fighting in HR ever stop? Time to rethink the system.

59:17

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Daniel Huerta

Stephen Huerta

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Quick takeaways

Personalization is key for effective talent retention strategies.

Trust is crucial in improving employee retention rates in the workplace.

AI and remote work are changing the landscape of HR and retention strategies.

Deep dives

Negatively Churn Through Talent Development

Providing opportunities for talent development organically, breaking down organizational silos, and fostering an abundance mindset can lead to negative churn or 110% retention, a goal not yet close but worth aiming for.

Introduction

3min

Navigating Social Interactions: Pre and Post Pandemic

5min

Embracing Remote Work and Trust in the Modern Workplace

17min

Exploring the Impact of AI on Work and Talent Retention Strategies

3min

Strategies for Employee Retention and Talent Mobility in Modern Organizations

24min

Embracing Uncertainties: Chief People Officer Role Challenges

4min

Engaging Guests and Promoting Connectivity

2min

Retaining top talent looks easy on paper. So why then, do so many companies have difficulty with their retention strategies?

Hebba chats with “Modern People Leader” podcast hosts Daniel and Stephen Huerta about personalization in the age of information, the rise of AI, and the best ways companies can boost their retention strategies. Having spoken to over 200 people leaders on their pod, Daniel and Stephen understand a thing or two about the importance of a great people ops team.

They break down why trust is so important in the workplace and explain how it can help to improve employee retention rates. They also explore the ways that AI is changing the nature of work and how it might change the way we view HR.

Plus, will the constant in-fighting in HR ever stop? Will it be HR’s ultimate downfall? Daniel, Hebba, and Stephen discuss the ways remote work has changed retention strategies and explain why it’s causing so much bickering within company lines. Is it time to rethink the system?

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00:00:00 - Retaining Top Talent

00:07:55 - Maintaining Trust in the Workplace

00:11:28 - Navigating Remote Work Accountability Challenges

00:15:44 - Causes of Employee Turnover Explored

00:17:49 - HR's Identity Crisis: Retaining Talent

00:25:04 - How AI is Fundamentally Changing the Way We Work

00:27:14 - Retaining Employees Through Clear Communication

00:30:21 - Embrace Remote Work for Success

00:38:57 - Power Dynamics in Retention Strategies

00:44:12 - Improving Talent Mobility in Companies

00:49:43 - Maximizing Employee Retention Through Referrals

00:54:38 - The Hardest C-Suite Job

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