Katrina Garcia
"The legal profession needs women not as tokens, but as power decision-makers,brokers, and change agents.”
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Inanerawherecorporategovernance,risk
management,andethicalbusinesspracticesaremore criticalthanever,complianceofficersplayan indispensableroleinshapingthelegalandregulatory landscape.Womenleadersinthisspacearedriving meaningfulchange,bringinginnovation,resilience,and strategicforesighttotheforefrontofcorporate compliance.
CIOLook’sspecialedition, Top 05 Women Compliance Officers Driving Change in the Legal Sector – 2025, celebratestheachievementsoftrailblazingwomenwho areredefiningcomplianceleadership.Theseprofessionals arenotjustensuringregulatoryadherence;theyare shapingpoliciesthatfostertransparency,accountability, andsustainablebusinesspractices.Throughtheir expertise,theyareinfluencingcorporatecultures, navigatingcomplexglobalregulations,andleveraging technologytoenhancecomplianceframeworks.
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Eachoftheseremarkableleadershaveaunique story—whetherit’spioneeringtheuseofAI-driven compliancetools,advocatingforethicalcorporate governance,ormentoringthenextgenerationof complianceprofessionals.Theircontributionsaresetting newbenchmarksforthelegalsector,provingthat complianceisnotjustaboutrulesandregulationsbut aboutdrivingmeaningfulbusinesstransformation.
Asyoureadtheirstories,wehopeyoufindinspirationin theirjourneysandgainvaluableinsightsintotheevolving roleofcomplianceintoday’sdynamiclegalenvironment. Thesewomenexemplifyleadership,innovation,and dedication,andtheirimpactwillcontinuetoshapethe futureofcomplianceforyearstocome.
C O V E R S T O R Y
Katrina Garcia
Empowering Teams and Patients Through Effective Compliance Strategies
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Empowering Teams and Patients Through Effective Compliance Strategies
Katrina
Leadership and Growth in Healthcare!
Thehealthcareindustryplaysafundamentalrolein
safeguardingthewell-beingofindividualswhile ensuringthatorganizationsoperatewithinlegaland ethicalboundaries.Akeycomponentofthissectoris compliance,whichinvolvesadheringtoregulationsand standardsthatgovernmedicalpractices,patientcare,and organizationaloperations.Complianceisvitalfor maintainingtheintegrityofhealthcareservicesand ensuringthatpatientsreceivesafe,high-qualitycare.The challengesfacedinthisfieldincludestayingupdatedwith ever-changingregulationsandimplementingprocedures supportingoperationalefficiencyandpatientprotection.
KatrinaGarcia,adedicatedprofessionalinthefield,has spentyearshoningherexpertiseincompliance,particularly withinthehealthcaresector.Withacareerthatstartedata youngageinmedicalrecords,Katrina'sjourneyhasbeen markedbyacommitmenttolearninganddeveloping solutionsprioritizingpatientwelfareandorganizational integrity.Overtheyears,herfocusonguidinghealthcare providerstounderstandandmeetcompliancestandardshas madeherarespectedfigureintheindustry.Herproactive leadershiphasfosteredaculturewherecomplianceis consideredintegraltothemissionratherthanjusta regulatoryrequirement.
AtTacticalRehabilitationInc.,Katrinaservesasthe ComplianceOfficer,whereshehashelpedembed complianceintotheorganization’scorepractices.Herwork ensuresthatthecompanyupholdshighstandards, particularlyinitsservicetotheU.S.military.Withastrong foundationincompliance,Katrinaisdedicatedtohelping TacticalRehabilitationgrowbothdomesticallyand internationallywhilemaintainingseamlessadherenceto regulationsandindustrybestpractices.
Let’s delve in to learn more:
ADedicatedAdvocateforComplianceandPatient Welfare
Katrinahasbuilthercareeronastrongcommitmentto ensuringorganizationalintegrityandprioritizingpatient welfarewithinthehealthcaresector.Beginningher professionaljourneyat19,sheenteredtheindustrywith minimalknowledge,takingonherfirstroleinmedical recordsatamentalhealthfacility.Thispositionrequired hertoquicklyfamiliarizeherselfwithprivacylawsand patientrights,layingthefoundationforherfuturein compliance.
Hercareerprogressedintocredentialing,whereshegained deeperinsightsintocomplianceandriskmanagement.In thisrole,sheworkedcloselywithhealthcarepractitioners, addressingtheirquestionsaboutestablishingpracticesand managingreferrals.Recognizingthattheseinquiriesoften involvedregulatoryandethicalconsiderations,she identifiedgapsinherknowledgeandpursueda comprehensiveunderstandingofcompliancerequirements.
Katrinadevelopedaprofoundinterestineducatingherself aboutregulationsand,moresignificantly,guidingproviders andemployeestounderstandandadheretothesestandards. Sheisdrivenbythebeliefthatthoroughcompliance knowledgeisessential,asignoranceofthelawisnotan acceptableexcuse.Herdedicationtolearningandabilityto translatecomplexregulationsintoactionableguidancehas definedherprofessionalapproach.
EmbeddingComplianceintoCultureandMission
Katrinaunderscorestheimportanceofbeingpartofan organizationprioritizingcomplianceasafoundational principle.SheappreciatesthatTacticalRehabilitation integratescomplianceintoitscoreoperations,particularly itsdedicationtoservingtheU.S.military.Shenotesthat thisdeep-seatedcommitmentcannotbeinstilledsolelybya complianceofficerorprogram—itisembeddedwithinthe organization'sculture.
Theteam’spatient-focusedapproachexemplifiesthis missiondaily,ensuringcomplianceismorethana proceduraltoolbutanintegralpartoftheorganization’s purpose.Katrinalikenscompliancetospeedlimit signs—clearremindersthatguideactionstoavoidpenalties andpromotesafetyandaccountability.Similarly, complianceservesasaframeworktoalignthe organization'sefforts,ensuringthedeliveryofexceptional carewhileupholdingitscorevalues.
ProactiveLeadershipandComplianceasToolsfor Excellence
Katrinareflectsonherearlyexperienceswithsurveys, recallingthenervousanticipationanduncertaintythey initiallybrought.Duringherfirstsurvey,thepalpablestress withintheteamandsleeplessnightsleadinguptotheevent leftalastingimpression.Thoseearlychallengestaughther acriticallesson:leadershipdirectlyinfluencesteammorale andperformance.Recognizingthis,shehasadoptedacalm andproactiveapproachtocompliance,emphasizing preparationasanongoingeffort.
Withsubstantialexperienceworkingalongside accreditationbodiessuchasTheJointCommissionand ACHCinhercurrentrole,Katrinahasdeveloped confidenceinnavigatingtheaccreditationprocess.She encouragesherteamtomaintainconsistentstandards,often likeningittotidyingahomeratherthanscramblingfora last-minutecleanup.Toher,accreditationismorethana proceduralrequirement—itrepresentsabadgeofquality andatestamenttotheorganization’sreputation.
Katrinaviewscomplianceasanempoweringtoolthat supportstheorganization'sabilitytoupholdhighstandards. Byimplementingmonthlyandquarterlyaudits,sheensures thatcomplianceremainsaroutinepracticeratherthana reactiontoexternalpressures.Forher,compliancein healthcaretranscendsregulatoryobligations;itreflectsa steadfastfocusonpatientsandadeepcommitmenttothe organization'smission—principlesthatherteamembodies daily
SeamlessPolicyIntegrationThroughCommunication andTeamCollaboration
Katrina,ComplianceOfficeratTacticalRehabilitationInc., emphasizestheimportanceofhelpingtheteamunderstand therationalebehindnewpoliciesandtheirpractical implications.Recognizingthatchangecanbedauntingand oftenmetwithpersonalconcerns,sheprioritizesclearand ongoingcommunication.Bystayingaccessibletoaddress questionsandconcernsduringandafterpolicy implementation,shefostersasupportiveenvironmentfor transition.
Shehighlightsthevalueofcomplianceambassadorsin facilitatingthesechanges.Theseambassadorsreinforcethe messageandprovidecrucialfeedbackfromfrontlinestaff, enablingaclearviewofhowpoliciesfunctioninpractice. Regularteaminputallowshertomakenecessary adjustments,ensuringcomplianceinitiativesareeffective andseamlesslyintegratedintodailyoperations.
""CultivatingExcellenceThroughTrust,Collaboration, andLeadership
Katrina,ComplianceOfficeratTacticalRehabilitationInc., fostersateam-centriccultureofexcellencebyfocusingon trust,collaboration,andleadingbyexample.Acorestrategy sheemploysisbuilding"teamswithinteams"bydeeply understandingeachmember'srole,challenges,and perspectives.
Recognizingthateffectivecommunicationbeginswith listening,Katrinaprioritizescreatinganenvironmentwhere everyonefeelsheardandvalued.Awareoftheperception compliancerolescansometimescarry,sheactivelyworks tocounterthisbyconnectingwithherteampersonally throughapproachableandgenuineinteractions.She believesthattrustformsthefoundationforcultivating excellenceacrosstheorganization.
Katrinaembodiesthephilosophyof"beingthechangeyou wanttosee."Byconsistentlymodelinghighstandardsin heractionsandremainingaccessibletosupportherteam, sheinspiresthemtodeliveroutstandingserviceand contributetotheorganization'ssharedgoals.
PrioritizingFaith,Family,andEffectiveWork-Life Balance
Katrina,ComplianceOfficeratTacticalRehabilitationInc., understandstheimportanceofwork-lifebalanceand recognizesthatittakesdifferentformsforeachindividual. Whilesomemayfindbalancebycheckingemailsduring quietlatehours,othersmayprefertocompletely disconnect.
ForKatrina,faithandfamilyarealwayshertoppriorities. Sheacknowledgesthatworkingfromhomecansometimes blurthelinesbetweenworkandpersonallife,soshetriesto resetattheendofeachday
Herapproachtowork-lifebalanceisbothsimpleand effective.Saturdaysarereservedsolelyforrestandfamily time,allowinghertofullyengagewithherlovedones.On Sundaynights,shededicatesabout30minutestopreparing fortheupcomingweek—clearingherinbox,setting priorities,andorganizingherto-dolist.Thissmallbut consistentroutinehelpsherstaygrounded,organized,and focusedonwhatmattersmost.
ContinuousLearningandCommunityConnections
Katrinastronglyfocusesonstayinginformedabout regulationsbydedicating15minutesdailytoreading relevantarticlesandwebsites.Inaddition,shesetsaside timeeachweektodivedeeperintoupdates,fraudreports, andindustrytrendswhilealsoconnectingwithothersinthe compliancecommunity,particularlythroughLinkedIn.
Tokeeptheorganizationaligned,Katrinaensuresamonthly newsletterwithkeyupdatesisdistributed.Shealsoshares insightsandupdatesonLinkedIn,usingitasaplatformto connectwithothers,exchangeideas,andremainengaged withthecompliancecommunity
Katrinaactivelyseeksfreeconferencesandwebinarsto expandherknowledgeandvaluesherlocalcompliance roundtableasakeyresource.Shealwayswalksawayfrom theseeventswithvaluabletakeaways.Subscribingto relevantnewslettersalsohelpsherstayontopofimportant developments.Throughtheseactivities,shegathers inspirationtorefineandstrengthenthecompliance program.
FamilyTraditions,CulinaryAdventures,andaShared PassionforArt
Katrinaenjoysspendingqualitytimewithherfamilyand hasestablishedmeaningfultraditions.EverySunday,she
andherdaughtercookorbakesomethingnew,often inspiredbyadifferentthemeorcountry.Forexample,when preparingbrigadeiros,theirfavoriteBraziliantreat,they playBrazilianmusictoimmersethemselvesintheculture. Thisactivityprovidesanenjoyablewaytoexplorethe worldwhilestayingathome,helpingKatrinaresetand realignhergoals.Music,food,andfamilyarekeyelements inherlife,withherfamilybeingthemotivationbehindher career
Inadditiontotheirloveforcooking,Katrinaandherfamily shareapassionforart.Theyfrequentlyvisitmuseumsand attendcommunityartevents,findingmomentstoconnect throughcreativity Artuniquelytransportsindividualsinto theartist’sworld,offeringapausefromthedailyroutine andanopportunityforreflection.Thesemomentsof laughterandreflectionwithherfamilyareessentialfor keepingKatrinabalancedandgrounded.
PracticalAdviceforAspiringComplianceProfessionals
Katrina’sadviceforaspiringcomplianceofficersisclear:do notletthestartofyourcareeroverwhelmyou.Compliance, particularlyinhealthcare,cannotbemasteredimmediately Itisimportanttobeginwiththebasicsandgradually expandyourknowledge.
Shealsoencouragesbuildingconnectionsbyjoininglocal complianceroundtables,becomingpartofacompliance organization,andutilizingthemanyfreeresources available.Freeeventsareoftenvaluable,asspeakersat largercomplianceeventsmayalsoparticipateinthem. Networkingplaysacrucialroleincareeradvancement.
OneofKatrina’sfavoritesayingsistoleadbyexampleand treatothersasyouwouldlike.Sheadvisesidentifyingyour leadershipstyle,findingamentor,andstayingcurious.The learningprocessshouldneverstop.
Mentorship,Growth,andBuildingEffective CompliancePrograms
Overthenextfiveyears,Katrinalooksforwardtofurther complianceandhealthcareadministrationgrowthwhile mentoringthenextgenerationofcomplianceprofessionals. Sheiscommittedtocontributingfreshideasandprogressto healthcareadministrationandwantstoactivelyparticipate inthatchange.
Havingstartedhercareerwithoutamentor,Katrinais particularlymotivatedtocreateopportunitiesforothers, especiallywomenaspiringtoleadershiproles.Sheisalso dedicatedtoshowingthatwork-lifebalanceisachievable andhelpingothersfindtherighttoolstomeettheirpersonal andprofessionalgoals.
AtTacticalRehabilitation,Katrinaisexcitedtowitnessthe organization’songoinggrowthandthedevelopmentofan efficientcomplianceprogram.Althoughshecannotshareall thedetails,sheisenthusiasticabouttheexcitinginitiatives underway.AsthecompanyexpandsbothintheU.S.and internationally,Katrinalooksforwardtosupportingthat growthwhileensuringseamlessandeffectivecompliance.
Business Trends Shaping Women’s Leadership Roles
Thelastfewdecadeshaveseenadrasticchangeinwomen’s
leadership in business with changing cultural values, policy, and innovative business strategies. Women have taken the opportunity to redefine leadership and change the corporatelandscapewithdiversityandinclusionasthecornerstone of an organization.This article explores the latest business trends empoweringwomentoleadandthriveintheworkplace.
DiversityandInclusionasCoreBusinessStrategies
Women’s leadership has been fueled by increasing emphasis on D&I.Companiesarerealizingthatdiverseleadershipteamsmake better decisions and attain improved financial performance.Thus, D&I initiatives aim at reducing gender bias, offering equal opportunities, and making women leaders Mentorship, sponsorship,andotherleadershipdevelopmenttrainingsprovided forwomenareincludedinsuchprograms.
Many organizations also embrace gender-diverse hiring practices to ensure a balanced representation of people at every level in an organization. As more people start practicing these approaches, women are stepping over the proverbial glass ceiling to assume various key positions, previously dominated by men, within such industries.
FlexibleWorkModels
Flexibleworkmodelsaretheemergingtrendinreframingtherole of women leaders. This could be remote work, hybrid models, or flexible schedules, where women leadership is accorded an opportunity to balance work aspirations with private responsibilities. Flexibility in work has enabled more women to pursue opportunities for leadership in a way that they do not compromisepersonalorfamilycommitments.
Organizations that embrace flexible work arrangements have
higher employee satisfaction and retention. Businesses give women the space to lead more effectively while creating an environment for trust and cooperation by removing some of theobstacleslikerigidhoursandlocationboundaries.
TheEmergenceofWomenEntrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship is becoming the most prominent platform for women to demonstrate leadership. Women, across the world,areestablishingbusinessventuresthatchallengesocial normsanddiscoverunmetmarkets.Governmentsalongwith private institutions are emerging towards women entrepreneurship by providing financial aids, grants, and mentorshipprograms.
For example, accelerators and incubators are targeted at equipping women entrepreneurs with relevant tools to upscale their businesses. This emerging ecosystem of entrepreneurship by women enables a woman to act as a leader,generatemoreemployment,andgrowtheeconomy
TechandDigitalTransformation
The doors for women leaders have opened in avenues technology and digital transformation have created. Industries are now relying more on digital tools and strategies; therefore, women are fast entering roles that require innovative thinking and tech-savviness. Tech-driven sectorssuchase-commerce,fintech,anddigitalmarketingare now being headed by a surge in women leaders who bring freshperspectivesandaidgrowth.
In addition, technology has democratized education and training; therefore, women can upskill and keep pace with competition. Certifications in leadership, management, and technical fields offered on the online platforms have empowered women to take charge of their professional developmentandjourneytoleadership.
AdvocacyandNetworking
Women’s advocacy groups and professional networks strengthen voices in leadership positions. An illustration of suchentitiesistheprovisionofLeanIn,Catalyst,andWomen inBusinesswithplatformsthroughwhichwomenmaylearn from one another, develop rich connections, and share their experiences.
Networking events, conferences, and forums help bring women’sexpertiseandvisibilitytotheirsectors.Suchevents
also afford mentorship and guidance opportunities to those whodesireandaspiretotakeleadershipinsectors.
PoliciesPromotingGenderBalance
Government policies and other corporation-focused strategies about gender equality just make the feminine role moverightupfrontagain.Equalpayment,parentalleave,and soforth,settobalancediscriminationattheoffice.
Withtheannouncementofthegenderparityobjectives,such as the boardrooms or leadership levels of the organization shallcomprisethisnumberofwomen,itprojectscommitment to taking this road and provides an example for others to emulate.
ChangingCulturalPerception
This has seen a change in cultural attitudes regarding the leadershiproleofwomen.Societalperceptionshavechanged, breaking stereotypes and biases that stereotype women’s contributions to leadership positions, their ability to lead empathetically,collaborate,andshowresilience.
Storiesbythemediaofsuccessfulwomenleadersinallwalks of life further buttress the notion that women can indeed do well in leadership positions Such stories inspire future generations of women to pursue leadership and believe in theirowncapabilities.
Conclusion
Emerging trends in business about the changing role of womenleadersatanorganization’sleadershiplevelindicate anupwardtrendinthedirectiontowardamoreegalitarianand representative corporate scenario Diversity initiatives, flexible work models, entrepreneurship, digital transformation,advocacy,supportingpolicies,andchangein culture together form an environment where women leaders canleadconfidentlyandpurposefully.
This evolution will be critical for businesses, governments, and societies to build on this collective effort towards sustainable development. It is simply not a question of morals, but also strategic importance to facilitate women’s empowermentinleadershipasaniconofinnovation,growth, andprosperitytoall.
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Driving Success with Impact
Effective Mentorship Programs for Leaders
Mentorsareveryimportantinthedevelopmentofskillswith
regardtoleadership,throughtheprovisionofopportunities, support,andtraininginovercomingobstacles,acquiringnew skills,andgenerallyperformingwell.Agoodleaderinthemakingshould beabletolearnfromtheexperiencesofotherprofessionals-their knowledge,uniquenessindifferentperspectives,andingenuityin strategiesthatguaranteesuccess.Mentorshipbuildsconfidence,enhances communicationskills,andinculcatesself-awareness,whichareessential qualitiesforaneffectiveleader.
Leadershipmentoringistheprocessofprovidingeffectivemanagerswith theskillsandattributesnecessarytobesuccessfulleaders.Thisway, individualswhostepintoleadershiprolesareadequatelypreparedto succeedfromthestart.Companiesruntheriskofpromotingleaderswho lacktheskills,temperament,andunderstandingofwhatitmeanstolead anorganizationwithoutleadershipmentoring.
AdvantagesofLeadershipMentoringPrograms
• EnhancedLeadershipSkills:Mentoringhelpsemployeestobuild leadershipskillswellbeforeactuallybecomingaleader
• IncreasedSelf-Awareness:Mentoringleadershiphelpsexpose peopletohowtheylearnandcommunicateoptimally,aswellastheir individualstrengthsandweaknesses.
• OpportunityforNetworkingLeadershipmentoringprogramshelp layafoundationforprofessionalrelationshipstoblossom,which maybeverycrucialinanemployee'ssenseofjobsatisfaction.
• AccesstoNewPerspectivesandExperiences:Regularinteraction withmentors(aswellasothermentees)allowsindividual contributorstobroadentheirhorizonsandgainnewperspectivesand experiences.
• Expandednetworks:Mentorscanhelpfutureleadersexpandtheir networksandbuildrelationshipswithotherprofessionals,whichcan beinvaluableforcareergrowthandaccessingnewopportunities.
• Improvedperformance:Mentoringpromotesbetterperformance byensuringthatleadersreceiveencouragementandfeedbackto betterovercomechallengesandbuildresilience.
• BetterRetentionRates:Employeeswillbewiththeiremployer longerbecausetheyareworkingforanorganizationthatoffers internalopportunitiesforadvancement.
KeyElementsofthe
Effective
LeadershipMentoring Programs
• Awell-designedframework:Mentorsandmentees shouldhaveastructureorguidelinethattheycanrefer toandtailortotheirgoalsandpreferences.
• Arangeoflearningexperiences:Awell-rounded mentorshipprogramshouldincludedifferenttypesof training,fromobservationaldiscussionstopractical experience.
• Asoundsupportsystem:Anorganizationmust establishasupportsystemtohelphandlepotential conflictsandissuesthatarelikelytocropupinthenew relationship.
TypesofLeadershipMentoring
• High-PotentialMentoring:Thisiswhereahighpotentialemployeeismatchedwithaseniormentorto sharetheirlearningexperienceandknowledge,andthe menteebringsfreshideasinreturn.
• ReverseMentoring:Ajunioremployeementorsthe senioremployeeonevolvingissueslikediversity, equity,andinclusion.
• GroupMentoring:Onesenioremployeementor severalhigh-performingjunioremployees.
ImplementingaSuccessfulMentorshipProgram
1.Clearlydefinedgoals:Goalsandexpectationsneedto beclearsothatbothpartiesremainfocusedandeffective.
2.Regularfeedback:Regularfeedbackcreatestrustinthe relationship.Thishelpstheleaderidentifyareaswherehe canimproveandcelebratessuccess.
3.EncourageSelf-reflection:Ithelpsleadersand subordinatesknowandunderstandone'sstrengthsand weaknesses,developtheirself-assessmentskillsbymaking themusesometoolsdesignedtohelpwithsucha procedure.Supporttheprovisionofneededsupportand resources.
4.OfferSupportResources:Mentorsneedtoensurethe provisionofanysupporttoandresourcesavailabletohelp achievesuchgoalsbytheirleadersinregardtospecific trainings,forexample,networkingopportunities.
5.Leadbyexample:Mentorsshoulddemonstratethe behaviorsandskillstheyareteachingtobuildtrustand credibility
6.Selecttherightmentor:Choosementorswith experienceinleadershiproleswhocanprovidevaluable insightsandguidance.Mentorsshouldhaveempathy, emotionalintelligence,andbewillingtoinvesttimeand energyintheirmentee’sdevelopment.
7.Createasupportiveenvironment:Encourageopen communicationandcreateacultureofcontinuouslearning anddevelopment.
8.Includeemployeeinput:Designaprogramthat includestheneedsandwantsofpotentialparticipantsto gainemployeebuy-in.
9.BuildtheprogramwithDEIinmind:Acknowledge thechallengesthatdifferentgroupsofemployeesfaceand ensurethatanysystemstakethosechallengesintoaccount andminimizebarriersforentry.
10.Measuresuccess:Haveameasureofhoweffectivethe mentorshipprogramistomeetthepresetgoals.Thiscanbe ascertainedbyrecordingimprovedleadership competencies,enhancedemployeeengagement,and increasedretentionrates.
Conclusion
Inconclusion,theeffectiveleadershipmentorshipprogram servesasahighlyeffectivetooltodevelopfutureleaders, enhanceengagementamongemployees,andpromotethe successoforganizations.Throughprovidingastructured processwithclearobjectives,variedlearningexperiences, androbustsupportmechanisms,organizationsensurethat theirleadersarewell-preparedtoconfrontchallengesand embraceopportunities.
Amentorshipprogramnotonlyhonesleadershipabilities butalsoprovidesconfidence,expandedprofessional networks,andenhancedoverallperformance.Awellimplementedprogram,createdwithinclusivenessand continuousfeedback,createsacultureoflearningand growth.Thiswillsubsequentlyleadtoahigherretention, strongerleadershippipeline,andmoreresilientand innovativeworkforce.
