Real Retention Strategies That Work (Small Business Workshop)

🧠The Topic:
Beyond Surface-Level Engagement: Real Retention Strategies That Work

How to post jobs where they’ll actually be seen—and what today’s job seekers want to see when they click
Simple tweaks to your application and interview process that help you stand out and hire faster
Why top-down engagement tools and emoji-based feedback systems are failing to connect with hourly workers
How to build authentic connections in an increasingly disconnected workplace
Creating meaningful employer-employee relationships that resonate with the new generation of workers

🎤The Speaker:

Meet Mary Pillow Thompson
Entrepreneur | Workforce Innovator | Gen Z Translator

Founder of foh&boh, a game-changing hiring platform for restaurants and retailers (recently acquired)
Current CEO of Zignyl, using AI (Zigy) to streamline operations, empower teams, and boost profitability for B2C businesses
20+ years of experience across wholesale and storefront operations
Known for turning complex workforce challenges into relatable, actionable strategies
Passionate about helping business owners understand and engage with Gen Z—what they value, how they communicate, and where they spend time online
Brings a witty, engaging speaking style that energizes and equips entrepreneurs for modern managemen