The phenomenon known as "The Great Resignation," characterized by a substantial wave of workforce departures during 2021 and 2022, has persisted into 2023. This ongoing trend poses significant challenges for companies seeking to attract and retain skilled employees. Despite concerted efforts by companies to address this issue and retain their valuable talent, only a handful have successfully deciphered the code for fostering employee engagement and long-term retention. About my guest Paul Ter Wal With an extensive 22-year career as a labor and employment lawyer, Paul fulfilled his commitment to enhancing the quality of employees' lives beyond mere work-for-pay arrangements. Presently, he aids organizations in recognizing, implementing, and embodying human-centric values.  Paul is a co-author of the books: My Camino Walk #1 and Independent Minds, Expert Ideas: How to Thrive in a Changing World. His profound expertise and insights are reflected in these publications, showcasing his dedication to empowering individuals and businesses alike. How to reach Paul Ter Wal? His LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulterwal/  Free trial of his Employee Engagement Survey https://paulterwal.com/employee-engagement-survey    What We Discussed in this Episode on Employee Experience vs Employee Retention with Paul Ter Wal: - What mistakes do companies make in retaining top talent? - Can employee departure numbers truly measure retention success? - Is retaining employees harder now compared to a decade ago? - What key questions can help us decide to stay or leave a job? - How effective is tech in boosting employee engagement?   Bonus Resources on Employee Engagement The Most Important Leadership Actions to Engage Employees https://www.peoplekult.com/post/the-most-important-leadership-actions-to-engage-employees  The Psychology of Employee Recognition: Understanding What Motivates Your Team https://www.peoplekult.com/post/the-psychology-of-employee-recognition-understanding-what-motivates-your-team  Subscribe to the Simply Human Newsletter https://simplyhuman.substack.com/    ### About the Growth Hacking Culture Podcast The Growth Hacking Culture Podcast is a series of insightful interviews with prominent experts on mindsets, skills and mental resources to grow individually, lead motivated teams and create human-centric work cultures. These episodes are about thought provoking ideas to scale up and growth hack human-centric and performing work cultures. Hosted by Ivan Palomino.