“Kathleen’s presentation at our annual summit was relevant and inspiring. Workforce is the #1 issue our members face. Kathleen’s unique anecdotes and takeaways provided our attendees with actionable ideas to implement in their businesses.”
Speaker | Author | CEO
Kathleen Quinn Votaw is an engaging and authoritative speaker on culture, talent, human capital strategy, recruiting, retention, onboarding, and more. With 30 years of professional experience, including 15+ years as a CEO, Kathleen offers invaluable advice to CEOs, executives, and HR leaders on how to find and keep their most valuable asset—their people. After nearly two decades of earning accolades in the staffing industry, Kathleen determined that traditional models don’t always serve the best interest of clients—especially rapidly growing companies. She vowed to disrupt the stagnant staffing/recruiting industry.
In 2003, Kathleen launched TalenTrust to act as a strategic partner in helping companies Solve the People Puzzle™. The firm’s expert team collaborates closely with executives to identify the root causes—and often interrelated issues—behind a company’s human capital challenges. Clients of TalenTrust achieve a positive culture and attract employees who are aligned with leadership’s vision. The firm’s solutions include People Puzzle Gap Analysis, Cultural Alignment & Engagement Strategies, Assessments, Outsourced Strategic Recruitment, Compensation Analysis, Behavioral Interviewing, Onboarding, and Systems and Processes for Efficiency.
Kathleen’s first book, Solve the People Puzzle; How High-Growth Companies Attract and Retain Top Talent was published in 2016. Kathleen speaks to CEOs about trends in talent and how to develop a people strategy. Additionally, she writes a monthly column on culture, leadership and people for CoBiz Magazine.
Kathleen offers relevant data, expert perspective, engaging stories, and actionable advice on the topics of talent and culture. Audiences rate her as 4.75 on a 5-point scale for content, delivery, and applicability. And 100% of those surveyed after hearing Kathleen would recommend her as a speaker.
Speech Themes and Topics:
COMPANY CULTURE: Attracting, Engaging, and Retaining People
60% say this limits their companies potential
50% report unfilled positions
46% have trouble finding qualified people
24% have trouble finding a good fit
HUMAN RESOURCE: Recruitment Strategic Solution
Frustration occurs because critical positions are open too long or never filled
Many companies experience the high cost of turnover because of bad hiring decisions
Is your HR team stretched thin and focused primarily on tactical issues related to compensation, benefits, policies, etc.
Many companies struggle to find and keep talented people as the market gets more competitive
Are you wondering how to attract Millennial employees
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Kathleen’s first book, Solve the People Puzzle; How High-Growth Companies Attract and Retain Top Talent was published in 2016. Kathleen speaks to CEOs about trends in talent and how to develop a people strategy. Additionally, she writes a monthly column on culture, leadership and people for CoBiz Magazine.
“This presentation turns the common view of hiring upside down. It is very well delivered with tangible examples that allow you to see the damage we are doing in our businesses today by not considering Culture, Recruitment and Sales together in building a strong organization. Keeping your blinders on regarding this aspect of your business will be detrimental.”