Strategic Employee Retention: From Onboarding to Succession Planning
Learn How to Design an Effective On-Boarding Experience that Sets Employees Up For Long-Term Success!

Instructor :
Deborah Jenkins
Webinar ID:
19624
Date: MAY 07, 2025 (WED)
Start Time: 10 AM PT - 11:00 AM PT
Duration: 1 Hr.
What you will learn
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- Identify Key Reasons Behind High Employee Turnover Rates
- Calculate The True Cost Of Losing Top Talent
- Design An Onboarding Process That Enhances Employee Retention
- Apply The I.C.E. Strategy To Improve Employee Engagement
- Use Maslow’s Hierarchy To Motivate And Retain Employees
- Develop Reward And Recognition Programs That Actually Work
- Create A Proactive Succession Plan For ….
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- Identify Key Reasons Behind High Employee Turnover Rates
- Calculate The True Cost Of Losing Top Talent
- Design An Onboarding Process That Enhances Employee Retention
- Apply The I.C.E. Strategy To Improve Employee Engagement
- Use Maslow’s Hierarchy To Motivate And Retain Employees
- Develop Reward And Recognition Programs That Actually Work
- Create A Proactive Succession Plan For Future Leadership Needs
- Build A Workplace Culture That Encourages Long-Term Commitment
Course Description
Employee retention is more than just offering a competitive salary—it’s about creating an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated to stay long-term.
With the rising costs of turnover and the increasing difficulty of hiring top talent, organizations must adopt a strategic, employee-centric approach to retention.
This course provides a comprehensive roadmap to building a strong retention framework from an employee’s first day to their career progression within the company.
You’ll explore key retention drivers such as:
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Onboarding for Retention
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Learn how to design an effective onboarding experience that sets employees up for long-term success.
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Engagement & Motivation Strategies
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Discover practical, high-impact incentives beyond salary, including flexibility, career growth, and recognition.
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The I.C.E. Strategy & Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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Understand psychological drivers of employee satisfaction and how to implement them in the workplace.
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Succession Planning & Internal Growth
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Develop a proactive approach to leadership development and minimize disruptions when key employees leave.
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Through this training, HR professionals and business leaders will gain actionable insights to reduce turnover, increase employee satisfaction, and build a culture where top talent thrives.
Join us to master the art of employee retention and create a workplace where people don’t just work—they grow and stay!
Enroll Now!
Employee retention is more than just offering a competitive salary—it’s about creating an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated to stay long-term.
With the rising costs of turnover and the increasing difficulty of hiring top talent, organizations must adopt a strategic, employee-centric approach to retention.
This course provides a comprehensive roadmap to building a strong retention framework from an employee’s first day to their career progression within the company.
You’ll explore key retention drivers such as:
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Onboarding for Retention
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Learn how to design an effective onboarding experience that sets employees up for long-term success.
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Engagement & Motivation Strategies
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Discover practical, high-impact incentives beyond salary, including flexibility, career growth, and recognition.
-
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The I.C.E. Strategy & Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
-
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Understand psychological drivers of employee satisfaction and how to implement them in the workplace.
-
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Succession Planning & Internal Growth
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- Develop a proactive approach to leadership development and minimize disruptions when key employees leave.
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Through this training, HR professionals and business leaders will gain actionable insights to reduce turnover, increase employee satisfaction, and build a culture where top talent thrives.
Join us to master the art of employee retention and create a workplace where people don’t just work—they grow and stay!
Enroll Now!
Why you should attend
Retaining top talent is no longer just an HR priority—it’s a business necessity. High turnover drains resources, disrupts team dynamics, and impacts organizational growth.
If you’re struggling to keep employees engaged, motivated, and committed, this course provides the proven strategies and tools you need to turn things around.
By attending this training, you will:
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- Strengthen Employee Loyalty
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- Learn how to reduce turnover by creating a workplace where employees feel valued and invested.
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- Strengthen Employee Loyalty
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- Drive Performance & Engagement
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- Discover how to align individual and team goals with business success.
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- Drive Performance & Engagement
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- Build a Positive Work Culture
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- Foster an environment where employees feel motivated, recognized, and empowered to grow.
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- Build a Positive Work Culture
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- Enhance Leadership & Succession Planning
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- Ensure your organization has a pipeline of skilled leaders ready to step up when needed.
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- Enhance Leadership & Succession Planning
Investing in employee retention doesn’t just benefit individuals—it drives overall business success.
Take action now to build a workplace where people don’t just work—they stay, thrive, and lead.
Join Now!
Retaining top talent is no longer just an HR priority—it’s a business necessity. High turnover drains resources, disrupts team dynamics, and impacts organizational growth.
If you’re struggling to keep employees engaged, motivated, and committed, this course provides the proven strategies and tools you need to turn things around.
By attending this training, you will:
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- Strengthen Employee Loyalty
-
- Learn how to reduce turnover by creating a workplace where employees feel valued and invested.
-
- Strengthen Employee Loyalty
-
- Drive Performance & Engagement
-
- Discover how to align individual and team goals with business success.
-
- Drive Performance & Engagement
-
- Build a Positive Work Culture
-
- Foster an environment where employees feel motivated, recognized, and empowered to grow.
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- Build a Positive Work Culture
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- Enhance Leadership & Succession Planning
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- Ensure your organization has a pipeline of skilled leaders ready to step up when needed.
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- Enhance Leadership & Succession Planning
Investing in employee retention doesn’t just benefit individuals—it drives overall business success.
Take action now to build a workplace where people don’t just work—they stay, thrive, and lead.
Join Now!
Areas Covered
1. Introduction & Review of Current Practices
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- Assess existing retention challenges within your organization.
- Identify gaps in current strategies and opportunities for improvement.
2. Understanding Employee Turnover
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- Why are employees leaving? Key reasons behind high turnover.
- The true cost of turnover – financial, cultural, and productivity impact.
3. Onboarding for Retention
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- How an effective onboarding process sets the foundation for long-term engagement.
- Best practices for creating an inclusive, motivating onboarding experience.
4. The I.C.E. Strategy for Employee Engagement
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- Incentives – Beyond salary: What truly motivates employees?
- Culture – Building an environment where employees feel valued.
- Engagement – Keeping employees committed and enthusiastic.
5. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace
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- Understanding psychological motivators that drive employee satisfaction.
- How to apply Maslow’s theory to create a balanced, fulfilling work environment.
6. Succession Planning & Leadership Development
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- Why succession planning is critical for business continuity.
- Strategies to identify, develop, and retain future leaders within your organization.
BONUS:
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- PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
- Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
- Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email.
1. Introduction & Review of Current Practices
-
- Assess existing retention challenges within your organization.
- Identify gaps in current strategies and opportunities for improvement.
2. Understanding Employee Turnover
-
- Why are employees leaving? Key reasons behind high turnover.
- The true cost of turnover – financial, cultural, and productivity impact.
3. Onboarding for Retention
-
- How an effective onboarding process sets the foundation for long-term engagement.
- Best practices for creating an inclusive, motivating onboarding experience.
4. The I.C.E. Strategy for Employee Engagement
-
- Incentives – Beyond salary: What truly motivates employees?
- Culture – Building an environment where employees feel valued.
- Engagement – Keeping employees committed and enthusiastic.
5. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace
-
- Understanding psychological motivators that drive employee satisfaction.
- How to apply Maslow’s theory to create a balanced, fulfilling work environment.
6. Succession Planning & Leadership Development
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- Why succession planning is critical for business continuity.
- Strategies to identify, develop, and retain future leaders within your organization.
BONUS:
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- PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
- Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
- Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email.
Who is this course for
Everybody Benefits from Watching This. Even Better When Done as a Group!
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- HR Professionals Seeking Effective Retention Strategies
- Business Owners Wanting To Reduce Employee Turnover
- Talent Acquisition Specialists Improving Employee Onboarding
- People Managers Enhancing Team Engagement And Performance
- Organizational Leaders Focused On Workforce Stability And Growth
- Training And Development Managers Strengthening Employee Loyalty
- Succession Planning Experts Preparing Future Leadership Pipelines
- Employee Experience Specialists Building A Positive Work Culture
Everybody Benefits from Watching This. Even Better When Done as a Group!
-
- HR Professionals Seeking Effective Retention Strategies
- Business Owners Wanting To Reduce Employee Turnover
- Talent Acquisition Specialists Improving Employee Onboarding
- People Managers Enhancing Team Engagement And Performance
- Organizational Leaders Focused On Workforce Stability And Growth
- Training And Development Managers Strengthening Employee Loyalty
- Succession Planning Experts Preparing Future Leadership Pipelines
- Employee Experience Specialists Building A Positive Work Culture
Instructor Profile
Deborah Jenkins has over 20 years of experience as a Human Resources (HR) and Accounting Professional. She has served in senior leadership roles as well as supporting businesses as an HR generalist, payroll specialist, training and development provider, benefits administrator, and full-charge accountant.
The variety of industries she has contributed to span the public, private and non-profit sectors. From this, Deborah has derived a broad understanding of the challenges facing business leaders, HR professionals, and all personnel.
After having spent years broadening her skills, knowledge, and experience, Deborah now serves her clients as a Human Resources Consultant, Leadership Trainer, Motivational Speaker and Executive Coach through her business, HR Solutions, LLC. www.HRS-MT.com
To prepare her for these opportunities, Deborah received a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management and an Associate Degree in Accounting.
Deborah further is a certified Human Resources Professional from some of the leading associations in the world, including a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the Human Resources Certification Institute, a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), and a Toastmasters Competent Leader (CL). To offer additional value-added tools to her services.
Deborah has completed training and is an Authorized Partner and Trainer with Wiley’s Everything DiSC®.
Deborah also believes in giving back to her community and has been a very active board member for several non-profit organizations including local Toastmasters Chapters and SHRM, both the local chapter and Montana State Council.
Deborah understands that learning is a lifelong adventure, and she continually pursues personal and professional development. By sharing knowledge, inspiring others, and continually pursuing personal growth, Deborah aspires to ignite both individual and corporate success, thus enhancing overall well-being and shared fulfillment. Her goal is to assist others to develop more effective communications, supportive collaboration, and harmonious concord to reach superior streamlined, successful, and enjoyable results.
Starting her own business in 2013 allows her to allocate her energies to accomplish this mission and focus in the areas she’s most passionate about: Workforce Training, Leadership Development, HR Consulting, and Motivational Speaking.