Rethinking Employee Retention Strategies

About this episode

This episode discusses effective employee retention strategies with insights from HR leader Derek Fenwick.

In this episode, host Dr. Heidi Jannenga chats with Derek Fenwick, a physical therapist turned HR leader, on how to retain top talent. Derek shares why recognition, appreciation, and open communication are key to retention, how regular check-ins and stay interviews outperform outdated annual reviews, and why proactive compensation builds trust. He also explains how core values and transparency shape a culture where employees want to stay. Whether you're a clinic owner, manager, or team lead, this episode offers tips to help you keep your best people engaged and committed. Learn more: http://www.infinityrehab.com/ https://www.webpt.com/podcast

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Heidi Jannenga

Guest: Derek Fenwick

Topics covered

• employee retention
• talent management
• organizational culture
• communication
• compensation strategies

Keywords

• employee retention
• recognition
• appreciation
• communication
• stay interviews
• core values
• transparency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WebPT, Infinity Rehab

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