The True Cost of Attrition: Why Investing in Talent Development is Your Organization’s Competitive Edge with Lori Adams-Brown

What if the real reason your best people are leaving isn’t about paychecks or perks, but something way bigger, something you might not even be measuring yet? There’s a quiet shift happening in the workforce that’s turning traditional retention strategies upside down. And here’s the kicker: companies that embrace it aren’t just keeping their talent. They’re watching productivity and promotions soar, with results that might surprise you. So, what’s the one move that could help your people see a future with you, and keep them from walking away? Let’s dig into it.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover how internal learning ecosystems can unlock career growth and keep employees engaged longer.

• Uncover the surprising ways talent development directly boosts employee retention and loyalty.

• Explore smart strategies for internal mobility that ramp up productivity and fuel workforce motivation.

• Learn how AI is reshaping workforce skills and what that means for your talent development plans.

• Build clear internal career pathways that inspire employees to stay and grow within your organization.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - The Importance of Professional Support and Mental Health Resources
00:01:00 - Addressing Employee Retention Through Career Growth
00:02:25 - The Shift from Manager to Career Development as a Retention Strategy
00:05:29 - Internal Mobility Drives Retention and Business Success
00:08:37 - Future-Proofing Organizations with Learning Agility and Cross-Functional Leadership

"When people see a path forward inside your company, they stay; and when they feel invested in, they perform." - Lori Adams-Brown

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"Companies that invest in the growth of their people build the future of their businesses—because when you invest in people, you don’t just retain them, you expand what’s possible for the organization." - Lori Adams-Brown

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