The HR Research Institute has established a new Advisory Board comprising industry experts to address the critical issue of employee retention affecting organizations worldwide. This board will guide an upcoming research initiative and virtual event designed to develop effective strategies for retaining top talent and creating more stable workforces. With companies facing persistent high turnover rates, the insights generated from this effort are expected to significantly influence how businesses approach workforce stability and engagement.
The research and virtual event, titled 'HR.com's State of Employee Retention 2025 Virtual Event' and scheduled for October 15, 2025, will provide HR professionals with essential knowledge and practical tools. The program will examine current employee turnover trends, showcase successful retention strategies from leading organizations, and identify leadership and cultural deficiencies that contribute to attrition. Participants will receive immediate actionable steps that HR teams can implement to improve retention in today's dynamic talent market, building on previous research including the HR.com's State of Employee Retention 2024-25 report.
The Advisory Board features distinguished thought leaders including Gemma Atkinson, Global Chief People Officer at Active International, and Douglas Brown, Founder of Manage2Retain. Their collective expertise will shape both the research methodology and virtual event content, ensuring relevance and practical impact for HR professionals navigating retention challenges. The board's guidance will help create content that addresses the most pressing retention issues facing modern organizations.
Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, emphasized the business-critical nature of retention, highlighting how the Advisory Board formation and forthcoming research initiative demonstrate the HR Research Institute's commitment to providing the HR community with necessary resources for building stronger, more resilient workforces. This initiative continues the Institute's tradition of delivering insightful research that addresses fundamental workforce challenges, offering practical solutions for organizations struggling with employee retention in competitive labor markets.
