Talent Learning Lab
Reducing Barriers to Increase Retention
In today's ever-evolving world, employees face challenges both inside and outside of the workplace. Whether it be uncovering the right training resources to advance their careers, to finding reliable and affordable childcare, these challenges are felt across all industries. Employers are being called upon, especially now, to explore solutions. As HR professionals, how can we eliminate these barriers to better support our employees, and consequently, improve our organization’s ability to retain talent?
Join us for this insightful panel as we discuss best practices to reduce these barriers, lower turnover rates, and foster growth within our organizations.
Speakers will discuss:
- Approaches to employee support
- How to leverage local partnerships and funding opportunities to expand impact
- Resources available to employees and how to make those connections
Date: Tuesday, May 20th
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Venue: Urban League of West MI; 745 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Partner/Speaker:
- Alison Freas - President & CEO, The Source
- Erica Harris - Resource Navigator, The Source
- Eric D. Brown, MBA - President & CEO, Urban League of West Michigan
- C. Dennis Triggs, II - Director, Center for Employment and Workforce Development, Urban League of West Michigan
Our Talent Learning Labs are led by TaRita Johnson, SVP of Talent & Diversity at The Right Place, and Victor Joaquin, Talent Program Manager at The Right Place. Combined, TaRita and Victor bring several decades of experience designing and executing diverse talent acquisition strategies in both the private and public sectors.