Are annual engagement surveys enough to stop turnover?

In this episode of Talent Talk, Rick Martin joins Nick Montalbine, Founder of Intervoice Analytics, to discuss why "risk-proofing" your organization through succession planning is essential. They explore the "Buy vs. Build" talent strategy, how to identify critical roles, and why qualitative listening often beats quantitative data when retaining top talent.

Key Takeaways:
- Business Continuity: Why succession planning is vital for risk management.
- Critical Roles: 4 questions to determine which positions you can't live without.
- Skill vs. Will: Why you can teach skills, but you must hire for grit.
- The "Subway Map": Creating nonlinear career paths to boost retention.

Speakers:
Nick Montalbine – Founder, Inner Voice Analytics
Rick Martin – Sr. Business Development Director at Cengage Group

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