Event Summary
Workforce turnover continues to challenge organizations, yet many leaders lack a clear, measurable understanding of why employees leave and what drives them to stay. Retention is often approached reactively rather than through consistent leadership practices that shape the daily employee experience.
High turnover leads to increased hiring and training costs, loss of institutional knowledge, and reduced team performance. Inconsistent communication, unclear expectations, and a lack of career direction can erode engagement, leading to ongoing churn and reduced operational stability.
This session takes a practical, data-informed approach to retention by focusing on what employees need to stay. It connects leadership behaviors: communication, clarity, workload management, and career development, to measurable retention outcomes, providing actionable strategies leaders can implement immediately.
Participants will be able to identify key drivers of turnover within their teams and apply leadership practices that improve the day-to-day work experience. They will leave with clear, practical actions to strengthen engagement, increase commitment, and reduce the hiring-and-retraining cycle.
Who Should Attend
- Frontline supervisors and team leads
- Managers and directors responsible for team performance
- HR professionals and workforce development leaders
- Anyone involved in hiring, retention, or employee engagement
- Leaders looking to strengthen team stability and reduce turnover
What You Will Gain
- The ability to identify and measure core drivers of turnover
- Practical strategies to improve communication and clarify expectations
- Insight into how leadership behaviors directly impact retention
- Tools to enhance employee experience, engagement, and commitment
- A clearer approach to reducing turnover and stabilizing team performance
Attendees will receive 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) upon completion.
Meet Your Instructor
Lisa Ryan, CSP, MBA
Lisa Ryan, CSP, MBA, helps manufacturing, construction, and skilled trades leaders build workplaces where people choose to stay. As a former welding industry sales rep turned workplace culture strategist, Lisa blends front-line experience with practical insights that resonate with supervisors, managers, and executives alike. Her programs are known for their straight talk, real stories, and tools that actually get used. Through keynotes, workshops, and consulting, she equips leaders to strengthen connection, communication, and long-term workforce stability.
