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Cara Silletto    

Workforce Retention Expert, Generational Dynamics Specialist & Author; President & Chief Retention Officer for Magnet Culture

Recognized as one of the Top 10 Company Culture Experts to Watch by Recruiter.com, Cara Silletto, President & Chief Retention Officer for Magnet Culture, is not just a thought leader but a visionary who understands the importance of adapting to changing workforce trends and demographics. Serving as the voice of the new workforce, Cara is acknowledged as a “Game Changer” by Workforce Magazine in Chicago as she offers valuable insights into shifting mindsets and helping leaders navigate this evolving landscape.

Silletto works with organizations of all sizes to reduce unnecessary employee turnover by bridging generational gaps and making managers more effective in their roles. As a Millennial, she deeply understands generational characteristics and workplace expectations of younger employees, sharing these insights through her extensive speaking engagements. Her mission is focused on retention, using original stories, examples, and strategies to help organizations solve their turnover problems effectively.

Silletto's professional journey includes over a decade of learning about "professionalism" from her Baby Boomer and GenX mentors before transitioning into her speaking career. She has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience, including teaching German executives about American business practices during her time living overseas. In 2012, she founded her consulting firm, Magnet Culture, which further emphasizes her commitment to improving workplace dynamics. Silletto's academic achievements include earning her MBA from the University of Louisville Entrepreneurship program, equipping her with a robust foundation to lead her consultancy.

As an author, Silletto wrote "Staying Power: Why Your Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer," which has positioned her as a respected voice in workforce management. Her innovative approaches to generational issues in the workplace have earned her recognitions such as being named a "Game Changer" by Workforce Magazine and making the "Top 10 Company Culture Experts to Watch" by Recruiter.com. Further cementing her impact, Louisville Business First recognized her as one of their 2018 Forty Under 40 young professionals. Silletto's leadership roles include serving as the President of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Kentuckiana Chapter and the Kentucky Chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA).

Speech Topics


Workforce Wakeup Call: How Many Must Leave Before Retention is a True Priority

They Drive Me Crazy! The Generational Story You've Never Heard

Staying Power: Why People Leave & How to Keep Them Longer

While some of today’s workforce is made up of deep-rooted, dependable staff, a larger number of positions are now a revolving door of employee turnover. Workforce thought leaders from Magnet Culture will share insight on why staffing is so challenging today and additional ways to gain greater staffing stability. Learn how to slow the revolving door, more effectively manage the impending shorter-term workforce, and maximize the time you have with each employee. Discover current employee turnover trends and future staffing projections Uncover the real reasons employees leave most organizations and ways to encourage them to stay Learn ways to become a M.A.G.N.E.T. employer who attracts better applicants and keeps staff longer

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