The Great Resignation. A panel discussion from Commodity Trading Week in London

07/13/22 • 37 min

A recording from a live stage discussion during Commodity Trading Week. We examine the aspects around the McKinsey report 'The Great Resignation'. We talk talent attrition and attraction, associated causes, threats and opportunities.
As usual I try and lean on my panelists for solutions and concrete hacks they have seen work in their own environments. The challenges associated with creating the work places of the future with the ultimate aim to retain talent and bright minds.

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A spontaneous meeting in Geneva with Dave Behrends of Sucafina on why he still loves the coffee industry but also on his wider beliefs around finding a company that will help you to build your dreams and leave a lasting legacy.
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