Why do great employees leave companies they actually enjoy working for?

In this episode, we explore the real economics behind employee retention and why keeping great people has become one of the biggest competitive advantages for modern businesses.

Drawing from research, real-world examples, and practical strategies, we break down what actually drives employees to stay, and why salary is only part of the equation.

• Why employee retention is a business strategy, not just an HR metric.
• The true cost of employee turnover.
• The biggest reasons employees leave.
• How leadership, recognition, flexibility, and workplace culture impact retention.
• Practical ways to build a company people genuinely want to stay with.

Whether you're an HR leader, founder, manager, or business owner, this episode will help you rethink how organizations create loyalty, engagement, and long-term performance.

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The world changed.Technology changed.Talent changed.But many companies are still hiring as if nothing happened.In this episode, hosted by Julia Koch, we sat down with Natália Costa and Gabriel Meneses, founding partners at Trust, a boutique recruitment firm built for the new economy, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing technology companies today:👉 How do you attract and retain top talent when candidates evaluate companies just as much as companies evaluate them?We explored changing workforce expectations, company culture, leadership, flexibility, growth opportunities, and what it really takes to build teams that stay, grow, and perform.If you're building a tech company, leading a team, or thinking about the future of work, this conversation is for you.What do you think is the biggest challenge in attracting and retaining great talent today? Don't forget to subscribe. To know more about sideup:Website: sideup.comInstagram: @sideup2uLinkedin: @sideup2u#futureofwork #leadership #employeeretention #companyculture #techleadership

In this episode of Stayconomics, we sit down with Mayte Carvalho to explore the real cost of communication gaps in the workplace: from missed opportunities and low productivity to conflicts, disengagement, and leadership challenges.

Mayte shares practical insights on how clearer communication can strengthen teams, improve collaboration, and create healthier company cultures. We also discuss the impact of emotional intelligence, feedback, and alignment in fast-paced work environments.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by misunderstandings at work or want to build stronger professional relationships, this episode is for you.

Gen Z is rewriting the rules of work.

This is the first generation entering the workforce fully shaped by social media, economic instability, burnout culture, and now AI. And the data is clear: they’re not chasing the same version of success previous generations were sold.

Recent global surveys show Gen Z workers care less about climbing the corporate ladder and more about purpose, flexibility, mental wellbeing, and growth. In fact, only 6% say becoming a senior leader is their main career goal.

At the same time, employee engagement among younger workers is falling fast. Many feel disconnected from managers, unclear about expectations, and unsure about the future of work itself.

So what happens when a generation raised to question everything enters workplaces built on old systems?

In this episode, we’re unpacking Gen Z at work: what motivates them, what frustrates them, and why companies everywhere are struggling to keep them engaged.

Welcome to Stayconomics — SideUp’s podcast that breaks down the real economics behind why people stay at work… and why they leave. We go beyond buzzwords to explore motivation, recognition, and the measurable business impact of retaining great talent.

On Episode 1, join us as we sit down with Matt Bennett to explore how organizational leadership drives innovation and keeps teams engaged.

Guest: Matt Bennett is President at West Peak, a B Corp–certified global leadership development and talent strategy firm. He partners with founders and CEOs to develop leaders at critical stages of growth and change. 

Hosts: Emma Oliveira, Co-founder and COO at SideUp; Cameron Cowger, US Head of Sales at SideUp,

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