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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
'The U.S. is Running Out of Workers' – New Book Offers Urgent, Research-Backed Solution to the Workforce Crisis
Orlando, FL July 27, 2025 --( )-- Richard Finnegan's Targeting Turnover Launches September 9, 2025 from Berrett-Koehler Publishers As talent shortages sweep the nation and frontline managers face increasing pressure to retain staff, bestselling author and employee retention expert Richard Finnegan sounds the alarm in his powerful new book, 'Targeting Turnover: Make Managers Accountable, Win the Workforce Crisis,' available for purchase on September 9, 2025, from Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Finnegan, widely recognized as the originator of Stay Interviews and a frequent SHRM speaker, draws on decades of research and client success across high-turnover industries – from healthcare to manufacturing – to present a bold truth: the U.S. labor force is shrinking, and the only sustainable way forward is to stop losing good employees. 'Forget perks and Ping-Pong tables,' says Finnegan. 'The number one reason employees stay or leave is trust in their immediate supervisor. And most companies aren't holding those leaders accountable for building it.' With five previous books and work spanning six continents, Finnegan has become a go-to expert for turning around turnover rates. His model – used by companies like Wayne-Sanderson Farms, Covenant Health, and Clayton Homes – has helped reduce employee exits by 30% to 58%(i), generating millions in savings and boosting morale in the process. Why Media Should Talk to Richard Finnegan Now Finnegan offers timely and evidence-based commentary on topics at the heart of the 2025 labor conversation: What's behind America's shrinking workforce and how employers can adapt Why most manager training programs fail – and what actually works How to hold leaders accountable without micromanaging The power of Stay Interviews and predictive metrics in reducing attrition How trust – not pay – is the new currency of retention The intersection of AI, immigration, and Gen Z in the future of work With accessible insights, data-backed strategies, and a passion for helping leaders lead differently, Finnegan delivers practical answers at a time when employers are desperate for solutions. About the Author Richard Finnegan is CEO of C-Suite Analytics and the leading authority on employee retention. His work has been featured in BusinessWeek, and he regularly speaks at global HR conferences including SHRM. He is the architect of the Stay Interview process and has helped organizations across six continents reduce turnover by up to 58%(ii). Finnegan is the author of five previous books, and Targeting Turnover is his most urgent – and actionable – yet. Book Information Title: Targeting Turnover: Make Managers Accountable, Win the Workforce Crisis Author: Richard P. Finnegan Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Publication Date: September 9, 2025 Price: $24.95 ISBN: 978-1-978905-708-40 Pre-Order Link For Interviews and Review Copies Please contact CJ Higginbotham to request a media kit, schedule an interview with Richard Finnegan, or request an advance review copy. (i) (ii) Contact Information: C-Suite Analytics CJ Higginbotham 407-415-2842 Contact via Email Read the full story here: 'The U.S. is Running Out of Workers' – New Book Offers Urgent, Research-Backed Solution to the Workforce Crisis Press Release Distributed by
Irish Times
16-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Irish businesses increasingly focused on staff pressures, report says
Irish business leaders are increasingly focused on staff pressures, mounting costs and digital risks, while placing far less emphasis on threats such as physical crime, legal disputes or debt servicing, a new report shows. The inaugural Business Risk Index for Ireland, compiled by insurance broker Gallagher, shows a shifting landscape of concern and operational uncertainty. The report, which captures the views of 200 leaders across small, medium and large enterprises, highlights that today's commercial risk environment is being shaped less by traditional threats, and more by evolving workforce and cyber threats. The top concern for Irish businesses right now is employee retention, cited by 29 per cent of respondents, with this figure rising to 40 per cent among companies employing more than 150 people. READ MORE Next is the cost-of-living crisis, seen as a serious threat by 27 per cent of businesses and most acutely felt by companies with between 10 and 50 employees, where concern spikes to 34 per cent. Concerns around sector competition (22 per cent), cybercrime (21 per cent) and a lack of skilled talent (19 per cent) also rank high on the corporate risk radar. The cost of salaries was flagged as a risk by 15 per cent of respondents, as was the cost of materials (14 per cent), and compliance with regulations (14 per cent). These challenges are affecting firms across all sectors and sizes. Risks related to legal issues – with employees, clients or suppliers – as well as business interruption, vandalism or theft, and the cost of servicing debt, were among the least frequently mentioned. When asked about the broader trading environment, Irish business leaders were notably cautious. More than one in three (35 per cent) said that trading conditions had worsened over the past 12 months and that it was now riskier to run a business. Another 24 per cent felt that although the trading environment had not changed dramatically, the type of risks they face has evolved. About 20 per cent of businesses reported stability in both trading and risk terms – a view most common among smaller firms. Just 5 per cent said that the environment had become less risky.
