ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What keeps employees engaged after their first 90 to 100 days on the job? In this Contributor Wednesday episode of Bridge the Gap, Cara Silletto explores the cultivation stage of her Employee Retention Ecosystem model and explains why leaders need to rethink how they support their existing teams. Using the memorable analogy of bowling in the dark, Cara illustrates what happens when employees receive little or no feedback: they cannot tell what is working, what needs to change, or how to improve. She encourages leaders to move beyond annual reviews and provide genuine, specific feedback in the moment, including recognition for everyday contributions.
Key Takeaways
Make feedback timely and specific.
Recognition does not need to be elaborate.
Address one issue at a time.
Treat development as an ongoing leadership responsibility.
Think beyond traditional promotions.
Ask employees what they want to learn.
Retention is a shared responsibility.
Meet Our Contributor
Cara Silletto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carasilletto/
Learn more about the Employee Retention Ecosystem
employeeretentionecosystem.com
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