The HR Research Institute has established a new Advisory Board composed of industry experts to address the pervasive issue of employee retention that organizations worldwide are currently facing. This board will guide an upcoming landmark research initiative and virtual event focused on developing effective employee retention strategies. With high turnover rates affecting companies globally, the insights and solutions provided by this initiative are positioned to significantly impact how organizations retain top talent and cultivate more engaged and stable workforces.
The research and virtual event, titled 'HR.com's State of Employee Retention 2025 Virtual Event' and scheduled for October 15, 2025, aims to provide HR professionals with essential knowledge and practical tools. The event will examine the current state of employee turnover, showcase proven retention strategies used by leading organizations, and identify leadership and cultural gaps that contribute to employee attrition. Participants will receive immediate actionable steps that HR teams can implement to improve retention in today's dynamic talent market.
The Advisory Board includes distinguished thought leaders such as Gemma Atkinson, Global Chief People Officer at Active International, and Douglas Brown, Founder of Manage2Retain. Their collective expertise will be crucial in shaping the research and discussions during the virtual event, ensuring the content remains relevant and impactful for HR professionals navigating employee retention challenges. Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, emphasized the critical nature of retention, stating that 'Retention is now business-critical.'
The formation of this Advisory Board and the forthcoming research initiative demonstrate the HR Research Institute's commitment to providing the HR community with resources needed to build stronger, more resilient workforces. This effort continues the Institute's tradition of delivering insightful research, including the recent 'HR.com's State of Employee Retention 2024-25' report available at https://www.hr.com/retentionreport, which offers valuable perspectives on this critical business issue affecting organizations across industries.
