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Career Development Series- The Talent Edge: Leading and Retaining Your Best and Brightest Career Development Series- The Talent Edge: Leading and Retaining Your Best and Brightest Career Development Series- The Talent Edge: Leading and Retaining Your Best and Brightest

West End Office Plaza  

1660 Highway 100 S
Main Floor Conference Room
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416-1506

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Central Standard Time

 

Join FEI TWC for this month's Career Development Session The Talent Edge: Leading and Retaining Your Best and Brightest.


In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, effective leadership and strong retention strategies are essential to maintaining high‑performing and engaged teams. This presentation explores practical, research‑backed approaches managers can use to strengthen onboarding, align compensation with expectations, modernize perks, cultivate continuous learning and proactively address employee well‑being. Attendees will learn how transparent communication, recognition and people‑first leadership can increase loyalty, reduce burnout and build a resilient workforce. By applying these strategies, leaders can retain top talent, elevate team performance and drive long‑term organizational success.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the key factors influencing employee turnover—including compensation, flexibility, burnout and growth opportunities—and how they impact retention.
  • Learn actionable strategies for building a strong onboarding experience that fosters belonging, sets clear expectations and accelerates new‑hire success.
  • Identify ways to strengthen compensation and perks to stay competitive, boost morale and meet evolving employee needs.
  • Explore best practices for developing a culture of continuous learning, including upskilling, mentoring, knowledge sharing and professional development pathways.
  • Discover leadership techniques that improve well‑being, communication and trust, helping managers prevent burnout, empower teams and increase long‑term engagement.

 

This is a joint meeting with FEI and FENG. Members, prospective Members, and guests are welcome.

Free parking is available. Light pastries, coffee and tea are provided.

If you would like additional information, please feel free to contact Career Development Chair Eric Mitchellette at emitchellette@sbciusa.com or   (612)-532-9284

*Individuals who register as a Qualified Prospective Member must meet FEI's Membership Qualifications.


Speakers

Sophia Sapp

Senior Talent Director

Robert Half

Ryan Battis

Senior Talent Director and Vice President

Robert Half