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Unlocking Potential: The Role of Career Advancement & Growth in Employee Retention with PowerToFly

Sienna Brown, Ericka Spradley, Ryan Lugar
July 23, 2024 12:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET Virtual Free to attend
 Unlocking Potential: The Role of Career Advancement & Growth in Employee Retention with PowerToFly

About this session

In today's competitive job market, retaining top talent has become a critical challenge for organizations. One of the key factors that play a significant role in employee retention is offering opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

Join us for an insightful webinar where we will explore the importance of investing in employee development and progression to enhance retention rates.

In this webinar, we will delve into the following key topics:

  • Understanding the link between career advancement and employee retention
  • Strategies for creating a culture of continuous learning and growth within your organization
  • Best practices for aligning career development opportunities with individual employee goals
  • Tools and resources to support career advancement and progression

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tips on how to leverage career advancement and growth to increase employee retention rates within your organization.

Check out Ericka's free eGuide "Career Advancement Tips for Internal Employees," which offers valuable strategies to enhance your career growth: https://130dc923-428c-0216-821b-bc5a22f2b0e5.filesusr.com/ugd/e24951_663ae2ebf95345d591a5466df6f731c9.pdf

Meet the speakers

Sienna Brown

Sienna Brown

Head of Growth at PowerToFly

Sienna J. Brown is a visionary Leadership Strategist and Global Speaker with over a decade of experience partnering with global leaders and institutions. As the Head of Growth at PowerToFly, a scaling Series-B start-up, Brown drives innovation and expansion.

Throughout her career, Brown has been instrumental in helping organizations gain investment while prioritizing diverse talent. Her expertise lies in developing strategic programming to enable, elevate, and re-energize leaders to guide organizational transformation. Brown's approach focuses on redefining work through inclusion, impact, influence, and integrity.

Previously, as Sr. Director of DEIB at PowerToFly, Brown built a department from the ground up, delivering strategic learning and development programs that increased employee engagement and advocacy in over 50+ global organizations.

Her work has gained recognition on platforms such as Forbes, TedX, Insider, CNN, and NPR. Brown collaborates with organizations to create transformative strategies that secure employee, consumer, and financial investment while staying true to their vision and values.

Ericka Spradley

Ericka Spradley

Career Management Strategist and Coach at Confident Career Woman

Ericka brings 10+ years as a leader, entrepreneur and coach whose published content can be found on Forbes.com, Black Enterprise.com and Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global platform. She also positions women to excel at work as well as know their worth by leveraging interviewing skills to increase their salary. This notion has not only resulted in at least 80% of her clients securing their desired role; but has also allowed clients to experience mobility by designing their path to promotion. In addition, Ericka partners with employers via their Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help them better develop, promote, and retain women.

To explore Ericka’s self-paced courses and complimentary resources, visit ConfidentCareerWoman.com

Website: ErickaSpradley.com

Ryan Lugar

Ryan Lugar

Digital Channel Marketing Manager at Employ

Ryan Lugar is a dynamic professional based in Chicago, currently making an impact at Employ. With a passion for creating supportive and empowering workplaces, Ryan understands the evolving needs of today's job seekers. He's dedicated to fostering environments where employees can truly thrive and succeed. Ryan's approachable nature and problem-solving skills make him a valuable asset in the professional world, where he continues to drive positive change in workplace cultures.

About PowerToFly

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