On this special episode Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother takes the podcast on the road to interview experts on the frontlines of the talent challenge at Young, Smart & Local 2024, the leading talent attraction, growth and retention conference. Seven leaders - Cecelia Thompson from Action Greensboro, Chris Wink from Technical.ly, Max Davenport from Onward New River Valley, Rue Ramsey from Tulsa Regional Chamber, Spencer Lucker from Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Katie Shorey from Live + Work in Maine and Marcell Bruski from Big Sky Economic Development - discuss what's working in talent attraction and retention, the biggest challenges places are facing and their "talent takes" — unique perspectives or hot takes on the talent landscape. Tune in for insights that will help you elevate your talent strategies in 2025.
