There was a time when the word “retirement” conjured up images of gold watches, golf clubs, gardening, and grandchildren. From the perspective of businesses, it was a defined event, often occurring when employees hit a certain age. For individuals, it was a rite of passage, generally signaling the culmination of one’s career. Embarking upon a life of leisure was the well-earned reward for decades of service. Not anymore.

“When I was a regulator, my clients had to take my call. But when I transitioned to the corporate side, everything changed. I realized that part of my role was to give people a reason to pick up the phone—I needed to figure out how to create value for them.” Jonathan Polk General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Melio

There’s a storm brewing. Data shows workers staying put for now, but that’s no reason to let employee retention efforts slide.

Welcome to Talk Talent to Me – the top podcast for professionals in TA, recruiting, L&D, HR, and more. In this episode, Harvard Business Publishing CHRO Angela Cheng-Cimini discusses strategies for self-advocacy, expanding your ‘sphere of influence,’ and employee wellness programs.