Episode #162 – Rethinking Employee Retention with Angela Tait, CEO Tait Consulting and Chief Talent Strategist

In this episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, Randy Goruk welcomes Angela Tait, CEO and founder of Tait Consulting and author of The Human Capital Playbook, to unpack what really drives employee retention in construction and similar project-driven environments.  In this episode you will learn how to: Build and maintain trust Use vulnerability effectively Design high-impact onboarding Create clarity for new employees Avoid the trap of overpromising and underdelivering Align culture with hiring Use practical tools to hear employees Address performance and behavior issues early Whether you're a project manager, field supervisor, or senior leader, this episode will help you rethink retention as an experience. One that keeps your people engaged, loyal, and performing at a higher level. BIO: Angela Tait is the Founder of Tait Consulting and a Chief Talent Strategist who partners with growing companies, particularly in construction, legal, and professional services to build high-performing teams. With experience as both a recruiter and an in-house HR leader, she has scaled organizations from early-stage to over 100 employees and now helps leaders align hiring, culture, and performance to drive business results. Angela is also the host of the Mom-Me Podcast and the bestselling author of The Human Capital Playbook. She has been seen in USNews, ABC, FastCompany, SHRM and many other publications. Website: https://taitconsultingllc.com/ The Human Capital Playbook: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Capital-Playbook-Strategies-Leaders/dp/B0F4PMTFQB LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelatait/