What HR Still Doesn’t Understand About Retention - Lisa Maree Blumenfeld | 14

They’re calling it “quiet quitting,” but it’s a symptom of a deeper, more insidious problem HR still isn’t addressing. You feel it, your team feels it, and it's killing productivity. This isn't about laziness but about a fundamental disconnect between what companies think employees want and what truly drives them to stay or to silently disengage. Lisa Maree-Blumenfeld, an HR consultant who's seen the inner workings of giants like Lyft and Blue Shield, shares the unfiltered truth.

Discover

🟢 The critical missteps HR makes that lead to mass exodus

🟢 Why current policies are backfiring

🟢 What actually builds loyalty and trust in today’s volatile workforce

If you're a leader struggling with turnover, or an employee wondering why you feel invisible, this episode exposes the broken system and offers a path forward.

Connect with Lisa-Maree

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamareeblumenfeld/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/retainhr/

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

01:45 - Debunking HR Myths

04:47 - The Financial Impact of HR

07:55 - HR in Different Company Sizes

10:37 - Essential HR Functions for Startups

12:33 - The Fractional HR Model

16:16 - The Need for Communication in HR

18:52 - The Importance of One-on-Ones

22:11 - Balancing HR Requirements and Company Culture

22:42 - Culture vs. Compliance: Walking the Legal Tightrope

24:55 - Remote Work Dynamics

28:30 - Understanding Executive Motivations for On-Site Work

32:32 - Navigating HR Functions for New Businesses

34:07 - The Complexities of Work Visas and Employee Rights

40:55 - The Unpredictability of Human Behavior in the Workplace

47:52 - The Role of AI in HR and Employee Connection