Ann Smith
Founder and Talent Development Partner
Guide & Grow Consulting
annsmith@guide-grow.com
208-949-4878
About Top Tips to Attract, Engage, and Retain Great People
Thu, 08/20/2026 -
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Tamarack Room
In today’s fast-changing workplace, retaining great people takes more than good intentions. This fast-paced 45-minute workshop helps business owners and leaders identify practical ways to strengthen engagement, reduce turnover, and create a workplace where employees want to stay and grow. Participants will leave with four actionable strategies they can begin using right away to motivate employees, support development, recognize strong performance, and improve communication.
Workshop Highlights:
- Use creative flexibility strategies, including adaptable schedules, staggered shifts, cross-training, and job sharing.
- Support employee growth through training, certifications, mentorship, stretch assignments, and clear advancement pathways.
- Recognize and reward strong performance in ways that reinforce valued behaviors and results.
- Communicate with clarity through frequent feedback, two-way conversations, and stay interviews that reveal what employees need to thrive.
About Ann Smith
Ann Smith is the founder of Guide & Grow Consulting, with decades of experience in talent development across technology, manufacturing, services, and nonprofit sectors. She has partnered with organizations including Micron, Microsoft, and J.R. Simplot to design and facilitate learning solutions that help individuals, teams, and organizations perform at their best. Outside of work, Ann enjoys marathon running, coaching Girls on the Run, and volunteering with the Idaho Humane Society.
