Cara Silletto
- Workforce Magazine named her a “Game Changer”
- Recruiter.com “Top 10 Company Culture Experts to Watch
- Author of “Staying Power: Why Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer”
Cara Silletto Speaker Biography
Workforce thought leader Cara Silletto, MBA, CSP, works with organizations of all sizes to reduce unnecessary employee turnover by bridging generational gaps and making managers more effective in their roles.
Workforce Magazine in Chicago named Cara a “Game Changer” and Recruiter.com listed her in their “Top 10 Company Culture Experts to Watch,” list. She is also the author of the book, Staying Power: Why Your Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer. Today, she’s a highly-sought-after national speaker conducting 50 to 100 engagements annually and she has earned her Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation.
As one of the first Millennials in the work world, Cara learned early in her career, from her Baby Boomer and GenX mentors, what “professionalism” meant to them, and absorbed critical information about management expectations during her first decade in the business world. She then went on to earn her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the top-ranked University of Louisville Entrepreneurship program, and then lived overseas teaching German executives about business practices in the U.S. In 2012, Cara started her workforce retention consulting firm Magnet Culture.
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Workforce Wake-Up Call
It’s Time to Recalibrate Our Work World
Finding and keeping lasting talent today is harder than ever because the employer-employee relationship has evolved. Staffing challenges – and their financial impact – are here to stay, and managers can no longer “do more with less” and still meet organizational goals and customer expectations. This new dynamic means serious changes are needed for organizations that want to keep their doors open.
While many industries have normalized business practices that are no longer effective for managing today’s new workforce, executives hold the power to recalibrate to a more sustainable approach. Join us to uncover how to align your leadership team’s priorities, operationalize unavoidable turnover, and turn your culture from a vulnerability into a competitive advantage.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore the unique perspective of today’s new hires to avoid the growing disconnect between senior leaders and staff
- Reconsider existing organizational priorities, budgets, and workloads to create greater sustainability
- Equip leaders to become culture-building strategic partners with executive backing to accelerate results
- Designed for executives, senior leaders, directors, and HR audiences (HR-specific version available)
Acclimate & Cultivate
How Great Leaders Keep Their People Longer
Amidst the continued challenges of attracting and retaining talent, leaders are grappling with disengaged employees who no longer respond positively to traditional management styles. The former one-size-fits-all leadership approach has become ineffective as today’s team members each require a personalized care plan instead. This demands more time and attention from already overloaded leaders, who have the most influence on whether people stay or go.
Join us to explore the new Employee Retention Ecosystem™, a holistic approach to retention that finally clarifies the roles of executives, leaders, and staff in reducing turnover. This session will dive specifically into leaders’ responsibilities and identify actions they can take to own their role in creating a workplace where everyone thrives!
Learning Objectives:
- Explore the workforce evolution and managers’ critical impact on their new teams
- Audit your current leadership approach to determine whether it is thriving, surviving, or wilting
- Discover ways to better acclimate and cultivate staff in individualized ways
- Designed for leaders at every level
A Fireside Chat
A Discussion with a Workforce Expert
Designed for leaders or all staff.
Bridging the Gap: A Fireside Chat on Leading Multigenerational Teams
Ditch the “us versus them” narrative and join us for a candid conversation on the latest insights into our evolving workforce. We’ll explore various perspectives explaining the “why” behind the unique mindsets of Baby Boomers, GenXers, Millennials, and GenZ. Bring your burning questions, and come learn how to better lead your multigenerational team.
Learning Objectives:
- Uncover strategies to better manage the widening continuum of employee mindsets
- Discuss differing views of professionalism, which influence our conflicting workplace expectations
- Assess how our mindset is shaped by the exposure we have in our everyday lives
The Retention Reset: A Fireside Chat with a Workforce Thought Leader
In an era where “one-size” no longer fits all, how do overloaded managers truly find time to lead at a more effective individual level? Join us for a candid conversation covering the latest insights about why today’s workforce needs a different leadership approach from their bosses. Leave with answers to your burning questions and strategies for next steps to own your part in boosting retention.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify specific responsibilities leaders must take to create a thriving environment where people choose to stay
- Understand the dramatic shift in workforce expectations and managers’ influence on their teams
- Discuss practical ways for busy leaders to provide the time and attention to their staff without burning out
It’s Not About Birth Year
The Evolution of Employees from A to GenZ
Instead of fueling the “us versus them” fire on your team, it’s time to explore the “why” behind the unique mindsets of our multigenerational workforce. Understand how Baby Boomers, GenX, Millennials, and GenZ were raised differently and the impact of their upbringing on the employer-employee relationship. We will also dispel myths about younger workers’ perceived lack of professionalism and work ethic.
Magnet Culture’s award-winning generational lens provides valuable insights to navigate key challenges and opportunities presented by today’s new workforce. It’s time to create a workplace that more effectively manages multi-generational teams, as one-size leadership styles no longer fit all.
Learning Objectives:
Explore today’s widening generational gaps to reduce judgment and improve team relationships
Uncover strategies to better manage the spectrum of employee mindsets, from the youngest GenZ new hires to returning retirees
Learn critical tools leaders need to provide clear guidance and support for all staff
Designed for audiences of all levels and ages, although senior leadership and managers are best!
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