Stay Interviews

Many leaders within education are experiencing higher turnover rates than usual. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that 300,000 teachers and school staff left the field between February 2020 and May of this year. In this episode of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast, Dr. Janet Pilcher discusses a reflection she had while driving in her car after a session where members of her team presented one of their solutions called leading for retention, providing a great workplace experience. She explains how Stay Interviews can contribute positively to an organization and how they are more than simply convincing high performers to stay. It is about learning the reason behind it and how we can learn from them. Listen as Janet explains what Stay Interviews can look and sound like.This episode addresses questions, such as:How can Stay Interviews help increase retention of employees?How can I provide a good foundation for employees that contributes to their future growth and career and personal development? How often should I conduct Stay Interviews with employees?Recommended Resources: Retain New Hires With 30- & 90-Day Conversations, The Irreplaceables, High Performers: Who Are They?, & High Performer Re-Recruitment Conversation Template