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Stay interviews go beyond job satisfaction surveys — they uncover why employees stick around, what frustrates them, and what might send them looking elsewhere. Carlyne Ervin, SHRM-CP and VP of HR at Chrysalis, a nonprofit removing barriers to work, joins host Monique Akanbi, SHRM-CP, to share how HR can make these proactive conversations meaningful to minimize the high expense of turnover. She also explains how to spot hidden red flags and turn insights into actions that keep your top talent engaged and committed before it’s too late — and you’re saying goodbye at the exit interview.
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Carlyne Ervin
Carlyne C. Ervin, MBA, SHRM-CP, PHR, is a Human Resources executive with over 20 years of experience, having dedicated the majority of her career to the nonprofit and foundation sector. A Los Angeles native, she has worked for several nonprofits and foundations throughout Southern California, where she has advanced people strategy, organizational development, and workforce engagement. She has also been a proud SHRM member for 15 years and is now part of SHRM’s Executive Network. In addition, Carlyne contributes op-eds to the Los Angeles Sentinel, sharing insights on leadership, workplace culture, and HR strategy.
Carlyne currently serves as Vice President of Human Resources at Chrysalis, a Southern California nonprofit and social enterprise that helps individuals overcome barriers to employment. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, she partners with colleagues and the Board of Directors on HR initiatives, organizational strategy, and workforce planning.
Recognized as a change agent, Carlyne is passionate about shaping organizational culture and leading initiatives that foster inclusion, accountability, and high performance. She believes that innovation is key in HR; blending compliance with creativity, strategy with empathy, and always keeping people at the center of the work.
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