In today’s competitive labor market, effectively recruiting and retaining top talent is paramount for companies to thrive. This presentation delves into the integration of compensation, organizational development, and performance management as pivotal tools to attract and retain environmental professionals. Utilizing the latest findings from Zweig Group’s Best Firms to Work For Survey and Recruiting & Retention Report, we’ll explore the critical role these elements play in shaping a company’s appeal and maximizing employee performance aligned with organizational goals. Attendees will gain valuable insights into why these strategies are essential not just for achieving competitive staffing levels but for fostering a workplace where employees clearly understand and are excited by their professional futures. This session aims to equip managers with actionable strategies to overcome the recruitment and retention crisis, enhancing their firm’s ability to secure and nurture top-tier talent.
Monday, September 9, 2024, 11:15 - 12:00
Presenter
Jeremy Clark, Zweig Group
Jeremy Clarke is a nationally recognized Architecture / Engineering / Consulting (AEC) recruiting and retention strategist bringing deep insight and experience into helping AEC firms and HR teams to integrate forward-thinking recruiting and retention programs. Notably, Jeremy’s 25+ years of critical thought-leadership in the areas of recruiting strategic planning, metrics design, selection process flow, compensation strategies, retention program development, employee referral programs, interview methodologies, ATS integrations, and Recruiter Training programs have helped to bring about game-changing talent outcomes for AEC clients across the country. Jeremy is a Certified Targeted Selection Administrator (CTSA), and Competitive Intelligence Professional (CIP). He is also a decorated Air Force combat veteran and holds a B.A. in Business from American Military University.
Jeremy is the COO | Managing Director of Talent with Zweig Group, a leading management consulting firm providing strategic advisory services to help AEC firms improve their operations, performance, and market position. He will share the latest data from Zweig Group’s “Best Firms To Work For” employee survey and its latest Total Compensation and Salary reports to gain understanding of what environmental professionals are seeking in their next position, compensation trends and benchmarks, and strategies firms are using to recruit and retain the best talent.
