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Retaining Talent: A CEO to CEO conversation around Employee Engagement

Milena Berry, Caitlin MacGregor, Ben Brooks
April 11, 2024 3:30 – 4:30 PM ET Virtual Free to attend
Retaining Talent: A CEO to CEO conversation around Employee Engagement

About this session

Unlock the secrets to fostering a culture of retention and engagement in your organization. Join Milena Berry, Caitlin MacGregor, and Ben Brooks, esteemed CEOs, for an exclusive discussion moderated by Rob Ribar, Director, of Events & Marketing at PowerToFly.

This free conversation will take place on Thursday, April 11th at 3:30 PM ET.

According to PowerToFly’s recent What Diverse Talent Wants in 2024 survey, both talent retention and engagement continue to be huge issues with 83% of employed diverse talent considering quitting their current jobs in 2024. Engagement proves to be a major factor with less than 40% of surveyed workers saying they are “very engaged” at work while 91% of respondents would love to see more upskilling opportunities this year.

As we navigate through these challenging times and grapple with small budgets, there are many innovative ways to tackle these issues that Milena and Caitlin are excited to share.

Some of the topics we’ll cover will include:

  • Strategies: Learn innovative strategies and best practices for retaining top talent and fostering employee engagement.
  • Remote Work: Explore the impact of remote work on employee retention and ways to effectively manage remote teams.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Discover the importance of diversity and inclusion in talent acquisition and retention efforts and share strategies for creating more inclusive workplaces.
  • Data-Driven Approaches: Understand the role of data in talent assessment and decision-making, and how organizations can leverage data to improve employee retention.
  • Future Trends: Dig deeper into emerging trends in talent acquisition and employee engagement, and how companies can stay ahead of the curve.

Take advantage of this invaluable opportunity to gain actionable strategies straight from the C-suite.

A little bit about our speakers:

Meet the speakers

Milena Berry

Milena Berry

CEO/Co-Founder @PowerToFly

Milena Berry is a visionary leader and co-founder of PowerToFly, a global platform connecting companies with diverse talent. With a background in software engineering and a passion for promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, Milena has been instrumental in reshaping traditional recruitment practices.

Her innovative approach to talent acquisition has helped companies worldwide build more inclusive workforces. Milena is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on remote work, women in tech, and AI.

Caitlin MacGregor

Caitlin MacGregor

CEO of Plum

Caitlin MacGregor is the Co-founder and CEO of Plum, a leading talent assessment platform that helps companies make data-driven talent decisions. With a background in psychology and a deep understanding of human behavior, Caitlin is an award-winning leader dedicated to transforming the way organizations identify and develop their people.

Under her leadership, Plum has grown to become a trusted partner for businesses looking to build high-performing teams. Caitlin is passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Ben Brooks

Ben Brooks

CEO of PILOT

Ben Brooks is the Founder & CEO of PILOT, an award-winning emerging leader development program. Inspired by his successful executive & business coaching practice, Ben saw an opportunity to develop leaders beyond the executive level, at scale, with a more innovative and inclusive model to reach those often overlooked in talent development. He invested his life savings into founding the company with a mission to “help everyone feel powerful at work.”

PILOT’s core values of Vibrant, Inventive, Thoughtful, Ownership, and Striving, reflect his personal values and articulate the kind of culture he hopes all organizations can foster.

About PowerToFly

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