High Turnover Doesn’t Mean Poor Recruiting
Webinar11/24 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
RegisterHigh employee turnover is often blamed on recruiting, yet many organizations with strong hiring pipelines continue to struggle with retention. In reality, turnover is frequently driven by what happens after a candidate accepts the offer. Together we will explore the critical post-offer and early tenure moments that most directly influence whether new hires stay and succeed. Attendees will examine how onboarding efficiency, first-day readiness, early peer connection, and clarity around growth and advancement shape engagement in the first 90 days and beyond. The session will also highlight how structured feedback, career pathing, and intentional early development reduce preventable attrition and create a more stable, scalable workforce.
Learning Objectives / Key Takeaways:
- Participants will learn to diagnose the true sources of turnover
- Participants will learn how to implement retention strategies
- Participants will learn to build a data-backed business case to win buy-in from leadership
The Presenter
Matt Jemilo – HR Collaborative
As Director of Talent Placement at HR Collaborative, Matt Jemilo connects exceptional HR talent with organizations that need their expertise. A strategic recruiter and relationship builder, Matt plays a pivotal role in creating seamless matches that drive both organizational success and employee fulfillment. Since joining HR Collaborative, Matt has contributed to expanding the firm’s HR Talent Community, ensuring a diverse and highly qualified candidate pool.
Before joining HR Collaborative, Matt built a strong foundation in talent acquisition through roles in higher education and corporate recruiting. At Service Professor, he successfully overhauled the recruitment process, leading to a 65% reduction in hiring costs and increased retention. His experience as a Residence Director at Grand Valley State University and Loyola University Chicago honed his ability to foster inclusive communities and mentor future leaders.
Matt’s passion for empowering others extends beyond his work. He is an active member of the Wyoming Tree Commission, working to plant trees and educate the community on the value living among nature brings. Whether he’s collaborating at City Hall or enjoying Michigan’s great outdoors, Matt’s commitment to community and connection shines through in everything he does.
EDUCATION
Master’s in Organizational Leadership, Lewis University
B.A. Sports Management, Lewis University
