Join Leigh as she sits down with Hassan M. Abdulhaqq, DBA, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Engagement at AHRC and Stevie Award Winner. Hassan discusses his “rapid-fire retention strategies,” how the simplest, most common sense practices are the most effective, and much more.

• [2:30] Hassan explains why taking a back-to-basics approach to retention is a place where every organization should start.
• [5:15] Hassan outlines his signature “rapid fire retention strategies” and explains how these simple and common-sense practices are so effective.
• [13:30] Leigh and Hassan discuss what organizations can do to attract the best talent — and keep them once they’re in the door.
• [23:27] Hassan closes by explaining his experience of being the oldest of nine children has shaped his journey and how it informs his awareness as a retention expert.

• Want to view the episode transcript? Access it here: https://www.relias.com/podcast/rapid-fire-healthcare-retention-strategies

Listen as Leigh chats with Felicia Sadler, a nurse for over 30 years and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Healthcare, as they discuss the qualities of nurse leaders who successfully engage and retain their nurses. Felicia also explores why high emotional intelligence is a must for healthcare leaders and why autonomy and work-life balance are key to fighting turnover.

• [5:08] Felicia discusses the kinds of soft skills both nurses and their leaders need to possess to maintain open, effective lines of communication.
• [9:20] Felicia explores the many facets of high emotional intelligence and interpersonal competence and why these traits are integral to effective leadership.
• [16:00] Felicia and Leigh discuss the phenomenon of nurses commonly leaving their jobs because of their managers — and what leaders can do to prevent it.
• [19:25] Felicia closes by reviewing what organizations learned from the pandemic, and why autonomy and work-life balance are so crucial in fighting turnover.

• Want to view the episode transcript? Access it here: https://www.relias.com/podcast/nurse-retention-hinges-on-leadership

Lora Sparkman has been a nurse and healthcare authority for nearly 40 years. Listen as she explores the connections between nurse education, high competency, and retention and discusses a wide range of topics — from taking action on maternal mortality to incorporating blended learning modalities into nurse training.

• [2:44] Lora explains her work in maternal mortality and why the issue deserves immediate attention and action.
• [6:53] Leigh and Lora discuss how exactly to influence lasting behavior at the bedside and what motivates people to improve.
• [11:42] Lora explains blended learning modalities and how to incorporate them into training.
• [23:09] Lora closes with an anecdote about her young daughter, who is a nurse, and how much the profession has changed — and what kinds of shifts are yet to come.

• Want to view the episode transcript? Access it here: https://www.relias.com/podcast/is-education-key-to-nurse-retention