Are the days of the 40-year career over?

In this episode of Talent Talk, Becca O'Toole and Courtney Johnson Wasylenko (McCormick & Company) discuss how to adapt when younger employees only stay for 2-3 years. They explore how to replace traditional, months-long training with targeted microlearning , ensuring new hires get "quick wins" early on. Discover how millennial leaders are reshaping corporate culture by bringing empathy, flexibility, and a "whole person" approach to the workplace, ending the archaic "sink or swim" mentality.

Key Takeaways:

• Accelerated Onboarding: How to use microlearning to turn 6-to-9 month training cycles into 30-day "quick wins."
• Redefining Loyalty: Strategies to build morale and engagement for employees with shorter tenures.
• The "Whole Person" Approach: How millennial leaders prioritize flexibility and empathy.
• Breaking "Sink or Swim": Why treating new hires like guests drives faster integration and better retention.

Speakers:

• Courtney Johnson Wasylenko – Regional Training and Development Leader, McCormick & Company
• Becca O'Toole – Sr. Partnership Development Director, Cengage Group

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