leadership presence tip: Is your staff a good investment? Are you making the most of them? Are you letting go of the right ones? Investing in professional development training as a leg of your corporate brand development is a money-savings venture. In comparison, on-boarding costs are budget breaking. “…A company invests as much as $75,000 for each new hire, which takes into account training, orientation and productivity. A turnover rate in the 15 percent range can mean millions of dollars worth of investments walking out the door.” Put your money where your mouths are! [source]
… Clare has a gift of signature pieces and accessories that “make” the outfit. She can turn an outfit from really good into “popping” and you’ve gone from 0 to 60 in a second! Now when I shop, I often find myself thinking about the one thing that can not only take a current outfit to the next level, but also leverage my ever-changing look and varied wardrobe.
Kathleen St. Louis | Program Investments Manager, The Chicago Public Education Fund | Personal Branding Client
