The talent race is on with most employers looking at new and innovative ways to stand out to their new AND existing employees. Is it still all about ping pong tables and beer on tap? Here’s the good (and bad) news: No.
A recent study by edX and Workplace Intelligence reported that 39% of employees would likely leave their company for a new job that offers, not kombucha or free Netflix, but better learning and development opportunities.
In addition to feeling that your company values your growth and development, teams want connection. It’s no secret that the more an employee feels connected to her peers, the happier she feels within the company. It’s also no secret the money and resources an organization can save with reduced turnover. It’s simple: investing in current and new talent is not only the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do.
How do you bring both elements together? The Nov. 14 Quad Cities Conference by Women Lead Change is a great start! This conference offers the unique opportunity to invest in your talent in a meaningful way while connecting with teams and networking with like-minded professionals.
Attendees gain insights from the mix of nationally recognized speakers, and local experts. They gain tactical tips on managing change, overcoming professional challenges, and hear best practices for diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. And to make sure the lessons are “portable” and easy to take back to teams who may not have attended, each attendee receives a robust discussion guide that can be shared with the entire organization.
Whether you attend as an individual or are an organization sending multiple tables of attendees to use as a team-building event, the benefits of attendance go beyond just one day of programming. It fosters a deeper connection to your team and provides one more powerful reason for the best and brightest to call your organization “home.”
For more information on the Nov. 14 Quad Cities Conference visit our website at wlcglobal.org.
Tiffany O’Donnell is the CEO of Women Lead Change. She can be reached at tiffany.odonnell@wlclgobal.org.
