The Vicious Cycle of Talent Retention in the Financial Sector

In the financial sector, particularly within Risk, Finance, Compliance, and Data, many organizations find themselves caught in a vicious cycle when it comes to finding, developing, and retaining internal employees. This challenge is driven by several factors:

• Scarcity in the field: A limited pool of qualified professionals, combined with rising demand, is driving fierce competition among companies looking to secure and retain top talent.
• Increasing workload and regulations: High workloads, combined with ongoing changes in laws and regulations, add pressure on employees. This often leaves little room for their own development or time to nurture the growth of new colleagues.
• Reliance on external resources: Many organizations rely on external personnel to bridge the knowledge gap, but this carries the risk of turnover and knowledge loss when these external forces depart.

Breaking Free from the Cycle: Exploring Solutions

How can organizations break free from this vicious cycle? The answer lies in proactively investing in new employees and embracing the total talent management method. This stimulates both development and retention.

• Invest in new employees: With the investment in attracting and developing new talent, organizations can create a new source of expertise, which not only strengthens the team but also eases the workload for current employees.
• Total talent management: Applying total talent management enables organizations to leverage the entire talent pool, including both internal and external sources. It ensures an integrated approach for recruitment, development, and retention.

Moving Forward: Building a Strong Foundation for Success

Breaking free from this cycle has a positive impact on the quality and motivation of your staff. In addition, it also benefits the organizational culture and the successful implementation of laws and regulations.

By adopting the total talent management approach organizations can establish a sustainable foundation for growth and success. Positioning them as desirable places to work in a competitive job market. The process begins with pinpointing the key obstacles within the organization, followed by finding focused solutions that set the stage for long-term resilience.

Are you, as a client, curious about how we can assist you? We would be happy to discuss how we can support your organization in building a strong and motivated talent pool. Feel free to contact us!”