Training & Retaining Millennial & Gen Z Talent | Talent Talk | Ep 14

 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 & CompanyBecca O'Toole – Sr. Partnership Development Director, Cengage GroupFollow @ReadytoHire for more Talent Talk episodes helping leaders build stronger teams, improve patient care, and shape the future of work.#talenttalks #millennialleadership #manufacturing #employeeengagement #workforcedevelopment #genz #microlearning #hr #futureofwork #retention