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Hot dog chain Portillo’s staffs its restaurants with corporate employees during the holiday season

HR Brew

Quit and turnover rates in the service sector remain higher than those in all other industries, according to data from the US Chamber of Commerce. And this strategy isn’t groundbreaking, at least not to Illinois-based restaurant chain Portillo’s. To help fill the gaps, some companies are tapping their corporate workers.

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Why HR should pay closer attention to the cost of leadership burnout

HR Brew

Employee burnout can result in increased absenteeism, sick days, attrition, and turnover, Leah Phifer, an employee engagement expert and founder of consulting firm WhyWork, told HR Brew. If they dont, she added, their team may experience retention issues. If you have a disengaged manager, youre likely going to have a disengaged team.

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Minimizing turnover risk for today’s workforce: 4 key priorities

HRExecutive

Not much, weve found in new research on voluntary turnover. Its critical to keep a focus on retention in these moments, not only to retain your top talent but to ensure you remain competitive no matter what is happening in the talent market. Voluntary turnover should be a key measure on any HR leaders dashboard.

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Workforce Planning Is a Team Sport: Why HR and Finance Must Join Forces

MP Wired For HR

Why Workforce Planning Can’t Live in a Silo Anymore Workforce planning connects the dots between business strategy, talent needs, and financial goals. When these two functions work together, the result is a proactive strategy that fuels productivity and reduces costly missteps. Ready to Align Strategy with People and Profit?

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New Report from 3,500+ Employers Confirms Retention is a Top HR Priority in 2024

The first report from Gallagher’s 2024 US Workforce Trends Report Series, includes data from 3,500+ employers who participated in the 2024 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The report provides benchmarks for benefits, HR and people strategies to help organizations thrive.

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Leveraging Data Analytics for Strategic Workforce Planning

EmployeeConnect

By analysing historical hiring patterns, turnover rates, and industry trends, HR systems can provide predictive insights that help organisations anticipate workforce demands. High employee turnover can be costly, both financially and in terms of organisational stability.

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Workforce Planning 101: Build a Future-Ready Team with the Right Strategy

MP Wired For HR

Workforce Planning 101: Build a Future-Ready Team with the Right Strategy June 3rd, 2025 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Workforce Planning for HR Leaders: Build a Smarter, More Agile Team In todays volatile job market, workforce planning is no longer a nice to haveits mission-critical.

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Two Sides of the Same Coin: Recruiting & Retention

Speaker: Caitlin MacGregor, CEO and Co-Founder of Plum

Authentic employer branding is reflected in recruitment and retention efforts. Failing to modernize an organization’s approach to attracting and retaining talent by focusing on candidate and employee experiences could result in quiet quitting, turnover, vacancies, and lost opportunities that have the potential to impact overall profitability.

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Living Your Brand Promise in Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Kathy Steele, CEO, Red Caffeine

According to a 2018 Retention report released by Work Institute, an estimated one in four employees voluntarily left jobs in 2018, but 75% of that turnover could be prevented by employers. How to create an effective internal brand communication strategy. Tools and practices that align employees behind your corporate vision.

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People, HR & Analytics

Speaker: Rodney B. Bolton SPHR, CEO, HR BIZZ

Better understand attrition and identify high-value employees, reducing turnover. Through analytics you can make better decisions about all aspects of HR strategy, including which candidates to hire, which employees are doing well, who's receiving adequate compensation and how employee retention can be improved.

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Employee Wellbeing & DEI: Supporting Inclusivity Throughout the Employee Life Cycle

Speaker: Catherine Mattice - Culture Consultant, Business Coach, Strategic HR Expert

Incorporate inclusive strategies into the recruitment process, such as recruiting diverse candidates. Assess current retention practices for inclusivity and adjust accordingly in order to decrease employee turnover. Assess current retention practices for inclusivity and adjust accordingly in order to decrease employee turnover.