One on One with Point B's EJ Blanchfield

As the economy improves, most consulting firms will brace themselves for a spike in staff attrition. Firms that have sacrificed firm culture and employee satisfaction in the hopes of driving greater profitability during the downturn, probably have the most to fear. Other firms, like Seattle-based Point B Solutions Group, who have remained focused on retention efforts throughout the downturn, probably have less to worry about. To find out more about why Point B has one of the profession’s lowest rates of employee attrition, sat down with the firm’s Chief People and Talent Officer E.J. Blanchfield.

Jess Scheer | October 16, 2009

As the economy improves, most consulting firms will brace themselves for a spike in staff attrition. Firms that have sacrificed firm culture and employee satisfaction in the hopes of driving greater profitability during the downturn, probably have the most to fear. Other firms, like Seattle-based Point B Solutions Group, who have remained focused on retention efforts throughout the downturn, probably have less to worry about. To find out more about why Point B has one of the profession’s lowest rates of employee attrition, sat down with the firm’s Chief People and Talent Officer E.J. Blanchfield.

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