Ashley St. John

5 days ago | chieflearningofficer.com | Ashley St. John

In today’s competitive economy, the most successful companies don’t just develop products — they develop people. Retaining and developing talent is the key to innovation, growth and long-term sustainability. However, for many businesses, the gap between employee potential and available training resources is still too wide. Enter the Coalition for the Common Good, a first-of-its-kind national university system with a mission rooted in equity, access and workforce development.

3 weeks ago | chieftalentofficer.co | Ashley St. John

Is your mentorship program a missed opportunity? Many companies treat mentoring as a “nice-to-have,” overlooking its strategic potential for development, retention and mobility. 10KC is changing that. We’re transforming corporate mentorship with a central hub for connection, learning and growth to drive measurable talent outcomes. Let’s explore the limitations of outdated models and reimagine a modern, impactful mentorship program together.

1 month ago | chieflearningofficer.com | Ashley St. John

Retaining top talent has always been critical for organizations across all industries. With 38.6 million resignations reported last year by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover report, the urgency for effective retention strategies has never been greater. As monthly resignation rates remain consistently high, organizations must proactively address this challenge. Talent retention is not just about reducing turnover.

1 month ago | chieftalentofficer.co | Ashley St. John

Mentoring is essential for building an unstoppable team and achieving talent goals. But future-focused organizations need to ditch the outdated approaches and embrace a fresh perspective — one that’s scalable, ROI-driven and actually moves the needle. This article exposes the hidden challenges with typical mentoring models and offers practical guidance for building programs that drive measurable outcomes for employees and the business.

1 month ago | chieflearningofficer.com | Ashley St. John

Mentoring is essential for building an unstoppable team and achieving talent goals. But future-focused organizations need to ditch the outdated approaches and embrace a fresh perspective — one that’s scalable, ROI-driven and actually moves the needle. This article exposes the hidden challenges with typical mentoring models and offers practical guidance for building programs that drive measurable outcomes for employees and the business.