Event report
HR Committee & Panel Discussion
Winning Strategies for Talent Retention
What an incredible HR Committee panel discussion we had this morning! Our Executive Director and moderator, Laure Paugam, kicked things off, setting the stage for an engaging conversation with industry leaders on talent retention and employee well-being.
Key takeaways:
- Flexibility and Innovation: Sukvinder Kaur, Associate Director-Kenya at Lifecare International emphasized the importance of holistic well-being with fitness platforms, nutritionists, and emotional support. They also curate wellness journeys for organizations with telemedicine, wellness apps and webinars.
- Affordable Mental Health Support: Kelvin Mukaria, Business Development Associate at Shamiri Health highlighted the challenge of accessibility and affordability in mental health for the youth, with their app providing on-demand therapy and well-being check-ins.
- Purpose and Fulfillment: Caroline Muturi, HR Director at L'Oréal East Africa discussed how younger generations seek purpose and fulfillment, emphasizing innovative programs, mentorship, coaching, and creating opportunities for creativity and impact.
- Empathetic Leadership: Nafeesa Punjani, Partner at Empactive Solutions stressed the need for empathetic leadership, work-life balance, and ensuring employees' voices are heard. She highlighted the importance of in-house training for employee growth.
- Flexibility through hybrid and work-from-home options, combined with robust professional development programs, empowers employees to thrive both personally and professionally.
The event concluded with a lively Q&A session, providing valuable insights into creating a supportive and productive work environment to attract and retain top talent.
Thank you to our panelists and attendees for making this session engaging.
Let's keep pushing for and making our workplaces better for everyone!
