Year-end is one of the riskiest times for retention. Teams are stretched, budgets are tightening, and employees are deciding whether they see a future with your organization in 2027. Most leaders believe their people feel appreciated, but far fewer employees agree. In this session, Anita Grantham shows how indispensable HR leaders treat gratitude as a strategy rather than a seasonal gesture. You’ll learn how to close the gap between intended and felt appreciation, protect culture investments during planning season, and walk into January with a team that’s ready to stay.
Learning objectives:
Identify the gap between how appreciated leaders think employees feel and how they actually feel.
Explain why year-end is a critical retention window and how recognition affects it.
Apply a practical playbook of year-end moves HR leaders can make before January.
Meet the Presenter
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Anita Grantham
Anita Grantham is a nationally recognized human capital strategist, celebrated for creating award-winning workplace cultures that drive performance and innovation. She has built high-performing environments at fast-growing tech firms like Pluralsight, BambooHR and Infusionsoft (Keap), earning recognition from Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For and Great Place to Work. Anita has scaled fast-growth companies from hundreds to thousands of employees across multiple geographies, contributing to successful exits including IPOs, private equity, and venture deals.
As an executive-in-residence, she collaborates with organizations to define mission, vision, and values, align strategies, and foster high-performing cultures. Anita advises boards, CEOs, and management teams, drawing on her deep expertise. As an investor and advisor with High Alpha, she guides purpose-driven startups, focusing on talent and scalable growth. A sought-after speaker, she shares insights on leadership and culture globally. Anita volunteers as a Barista for MyParent Cafe’s ADHD/Dyslexia Village, empowering parents. Her purpose-driven leadership drives transformative impact across industries and communities.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.