Chay Farrell
Human Resources Director Griffith Foods
Seminars
Tuesday 19th May 2026
Discover: Future-Proofing Manufacturing Talent: How Griffith Foods Reduced Turnover & Built a Skills-Based Workforce
11:00 am
- Reducing new hire turnover by 35% through a start-to-finish approach that integrates assessments, structured onboarding, and 30-60-90-day evaluations, saving an estimated $250K annually in recruitment and training costs
- Closing critical skills gaps and strengthening succession planning with a future-proofing exercise that aligns workforce capabilities to 2030 business goals, while transitioning to a cross-functional pay-for-skill model that boosts productivity and retention
- Leveraging external partnerships and tools, including LinkedIn Learning and targeted frontline leadership training, to accelerate development, improve leadership readiness, and deliver measurable ROI through higher engagement and reduced operational downtime
Tuesday 19th May 2026
Develop: How Can Manufacturers Transition to Skills-Based Models That Reduce Turnover & Strengthen Workforce Agility?
11:20 am
- What strategies help organizations integrate assessments, structured onboarding, and pay-for-skill models into talent development?
- How can future-proofing exercises align workforce capabilities with long-term business goals without disrupting current operations?
- What role do external partnerships and digital learning platforms play in accelerating development and leadership readiness?
- How can organizations measure the ROI of skills-based strategies beyond turnover, such as productivity, engagement, and succession readiness?
