Engaging Employees, Retaining Talent: Strategies for Success

At this year’s MACo Winter Conference, an expert panel will share insights and actionable strategies for creating an engaged, committed workforce and transforming recruitment and retention challenges into opportunities for growth.

An engaged workforce isn’t just productive—it’s the backbone of effective public service. Employee engagement directly impacts recruitment, retention, and organizational success, especially as counties navigate workforce shortages and increased service demands.

Recruitment challenges, employee burnout, and high turnover rates hinder progress in county governments. Yet, innovative strategies focused on workplace flexibility, recognition, and career development can foster employee loyalty and build stronger teams.

Workplace engagement goes beyond job satisfaction. It transforms the workplace culture and ensures long-term success for counties and their residents.

MACo Winter Conference Session: Engaging Employees, Retaining Talent: Strategies for Success

County governments face a workforce crunch — recruitment challenges, employee burnout, and retention struggles are top concerns. However, employee engagement can be a game-changer. This session explores how workplace flexibility, employee recognition programs, and career development opportunities foster long-term loyalty. Learn about innovative benefits that address work-life balance, mental health support, and even childcare. Join this session to gain insights from experts on creating an engaged, committed workforce that stays — and thrives.

Speakers:

  • David Weiskopf, County Administrator, St. Mary’s County
  • Mark Willis, County Administrator, Calvert County
  • Roger Hartley, Dean, College of Public Affairs, University of Baltimore

Offering research-driven strategies for building an engaged workforce in public service.

Moderator: The Honorable Denise Roberts, Maryland House of Delegates

Date/Time: Thursday, December 12, 2024, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

MACo’s Winter Conference, “Anticipate, Adapt, Achieve: Thriving Through Turbulent Times,” will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD, on December 11-13, 2024.

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