Retention isn’t a strategy—it’s the measurable result of how organizations design their workforce, develop their people, and shape everyday experiences. As the workplace evolves, HR leaders are uniquely positioned to drive business performance by connecting skill-based planning, career pathing, job design, and continuous development into a cohesive workforce strategy. This session reframes retention from an HR metric to a strategic outcome—emerging naturally when organizations align talent systems with future skill needs, empower mobility, and create cultures of growth and adaptability.