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2 strategies and tactics for Talent Retention

What is Talent Retention strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Developing an effective Talent Retention strategy can be intimidating, especially when your daily duties demand your attention. To assist you, we've curated a list of examples to inspire your planning process.

Feel free to copy these examples into your favorite application, or leverage Tability to maintain accountability.

How to write your own Talent Retention strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Talent Retention strategy examples

You will find in the next section many different Talent Retention tactics. We've included action items in our templates to make it as actionable as possible.

Strategies and tactics for analysing Infosys Resource & Capability Matrix

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Leverage key strengths to diversify market dependency

    • Enhance marketing efforts in non-US regions leveraging global talent pool
    • Develop strategic partnerships to penetrate new markets using existing client relationships
    • Expand digital capabilities to cater to localised needs in emerging markets
    • Utilise brand reputation to enter European and APAC markets
    • Conduct innovation workshops to tailor services for diverse markets
    • Promote thought leadership through global webinars and conferences
    • Utilise innovation capabilities to create market-specific solutions
    • Drive collaborative projects with local governments and agencies
    • Establish regional offices to boost market presence
    • Invest in local talent acquisition to enhance cultural alignment

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Reduce dependency on high attrition talent

    • Enhance employee engagement programmes to reduce attrition rates
    • Provide competitive compensation and benefits packages
    • Implement regular performance and satisfaction surveys
    • Foster a culture of innovation and growth to retain talent
    • Enhance leadership training at Infosys Leadership Institute
    • Offer career advancement opportunities and reskilling initiatives
    • Introduce flexible work arrangements to improve work-life balance
    • Establish mentorship and buddy systems for new hires
    • Recognise and reward high-performing employees
    • Implement a feedback loop to address employee concerns proactively

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Optimise R&D and consulting capabilities

    • Increase investment in R&D to elevate innovation potential
    • Develop a knowledge sharing hub for best practices in consulting
    • Train consulting teams to improve client interaction and problem resolution
    • Integrate AI tools to enhance consulting service delivery
    • Host innovation sprints to generate new consulting solutions
    • Collaborate with leading research institutions for knowledge advancements
    • Leverage global consulting teams to address regional needs
    • Create centres of excellence focussing on consulting and R&D
    • Conduct industry benchmarking to align consulting services with global standards
    • Offer consultancy certification programmes to upskill employees
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Strategies and tactics for expanding Sterling Tour and Travel Agency into the Kenyan Market

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Forge strategic partnerships

    • Identify and partner with a medium-sized Kenyan tour and travel agency
    • Leverage the local partner’s market knowledge and customer base
    • Align services to meet local cultural and tourist preferences
    • Ensure clear communication channels with partners
    • Negotiate mutually beneficial terms in partnership agreements
    • Engage local travel influencers to promote joint offerings
    • Create co-branded marketing materials with local partners
    • Host joint events and travel expos to increase brand visibility
    • Develop shared objectives and performance metrics
    • Regularly review and refine partnership strategies

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Adapt services to local market conditions

    • Research and understand customer preferences in Kenya
    • Develop Kenya-specific travel packages including popular destinations
    • Implement a pricing strategy that reflects local purchasing power
    • Offer flexible payment options tailored to Kenyan market needs
    • Launch culturally immersive experiences like safaris and heritage tours
    • Translate marketing materials into Swahili and other local languages
    • Align services with environmental and cultural preservation initiatives
    • Conduct training sessions for employees on local customs and practices
    • Incorporate feedback from local customers into service offerings
    • Regularly update offerings based on seasonal tourist trends

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance marketing and brand awareness

    • Launch social media campaigns targeting Kenyan travellers
    • Partner with local influencers to widen digital reach
    • Participate in local and international travel expos
    • Utilise radio and print media to reach different demographics
    • Highlight local partnerships in marketing communications
    • Develop emotional and engaging storytelling content
    • Create promotional videos showcasing Kenyan attractions
    • Establish a customer referral programme
    • Leverage customer testimonials in marketing materials
    • Conduct surveys to measure brand awareness and adapt strategies
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How to track your Talent Retention strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

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