The Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, once said: “change is the only constant.” Change is a fundamental and inevitable part of life. This is true across every domain of living, and business is no exception. People often describe the ever-changing business landscape as VUCA: volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. As these words suggest, change can be quite difficult to […]
RX for Retention: Retaining High Performing Talent
In the pharmaceutical industry, expertise matters. Organizations rely heavily on hard-working employees that have dedicated years of study and practice in specific sectors and subfields. Knowing the ins and outs of research methods and literature, complex disease state areas, and issues surrounding accessibility in medicine are just a few of the fields that employees specialize […]
Jump Starting Your Team’s Performance
Hi everyone, thanks so much for tuning into this week’s WLH podcast! This week, we are talking about change. As we begin the new year, WLH has been spending time reflecting on the tumultuous 2020 that we all experienced and the ways we have been forced to change how we go about business and life. […]
Creating a Culture of Inclusion: Prioritizing Cultural and Systemic Change to Attract and Retain Talent
In these critical times and while conversations concerning race and social injustice are being reconciled, business leaders are being called upon to look inward regarding their organization’s culture and practices. Organizations are questioning if they have done enough and are determining what needs to happen going forward to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive […]
Cultivating and Maintaining Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
In response to the national dialogue on racism and social justice, the business community is actively taking a role. CEOs and professional societies are issuing letters of support and acknowledging the need to be reflective and do more to overcome institutional racism. As experts in organizational culture and talent retention, WLH is asking the critical […]
Considerations for Building a Retention Strategy
February is commemorated with chocolates, cards, and flowers… all of the key indicators that love is in the air. People appreciate being recognized and feeling appreciated. How can we embody this spirit of appreciation in the workplace? Here’s something to consider. Talented employees often get top treatment when joining a new organization or accepting a […]
2018 Leadership Journey
In just a few weeks we will be saying good-bye and thank you to 2018. It is the season of gratitude and celebrating the best life has to offer. Even with the flurry of wrapping up your to-do lists in time for some much-needed rest and family time, it is valuable to reflect upon one’s own leadership. As […]
Market Access Organizational Redesign and Talent Development
External marketplace forces encouraged a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company to evaluate its US Market Access strategy and organizational structure. Internally, the organization was preparing for a series of product launches and new indications. The primary goal was to accelerate access for ground breaking therapies and to enhance the customer experience.
Retaining High Performing Talent
Today’s labor market can be defined as an “employee market” where individuals are voluntarily leaving existing positions for other job opportunities. As companies face higher turnover rates, there is an opportunity to take a more holistic evaluation of why employees depart. Organizations taking this approach recognize the need for a comprehensive retention and talent development […]
Retaining High Performing Talent: Specific Strategies to Retain Women in your Organization
Does your culture demonstrate a commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing female talent? Despite CEO commitment to gender parity and diversity, organizational culture and practices are not shifting women’s perceptions regarding career advancement opportunities. This webinar highlights the research and shares findings from an independent survey designed to identify the factors contributing to retaining […]