This training aims to equip employers with actionable strategies to enhance employee retention and engagement. Participants will explore key concepts surrounding employee motivation and learn how to foster a workplace culture that encourages loyalty and commitment. Through interactive discussions, group activities, and practical tools, attendees will leave with concrete steps to implement in their organizations.
SPEAKER BIO:
Melanie Sands-Snyder is a respected leader, dynamic keynote speaker, accomplished author, and passionate advocate dedicated to empowering individuals and transforming organizational cultures. With over 18 years of extensive experience in Human Resources, Recruiting, and Talent Retention, Melanie currently serves as Supervisor of Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retention at St. Peter’s Health. Her strategic vision and innovative approach have consistently elevated recruitment strategies and significantly enhanced employee engagement, enabling organizations to attract, nurture, and retain exceptional talent.
As a compelling keynote speaker and impactful breakout session facilitator, Melanie uniquely combines professionalism, warmth, and authenticity. She addresses critical topics, including resilience, workplace diversity, equity, inclusion, innovation, and effective leadership. Melanie's powerful storytelling and actionable insights resonate deeply, inspiring audiences to embrace their full potential, pursue meaningful career paths, and drive positive organizational change.
Melanie is also the author of the influential book series, "Becoming Me," which thoughtfully explores themes of resilience, self-compassion, and authenticity. Her deeply personal yet universally relatable narratives empower readers to navigate life's complexities with courage and purpose. Melanie's own journey, from traumatic brain injury survivor to celebrated author and influential speaker, embodies her transformative message of strength, resilience, and boundless possibility.
A proud member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe from Rocky Boy, Melanie integrates her Indigenous heritage into her professional endeavors, advocating passionately for increased representation, inclusivity, and equity in the workplace. She is dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices, building inclusive environments, and supporting individuals in realizing their unique talents and contributions.
Melanie Sands-Snyder continues to positively impact countless lives through her dedication to personal growth, her commitment to fostering inclusive communities, and her unwavering pursuit of workplaces where every individual can thrive and succeed.
Melanie Sands-Snyder,RACR
Supervisor of Recruiting and Retention
