Benefits and Career Development: Retention Strategies for Hiring Gen Z

In this episode of Late Checkout, Jodi Latuszek, VP of HR, Legal and ESG at Biggby Coffee, highlights the key differences with Gen Z employees and discusses her corporate strategy to better retain them. Tune in to learn what Gen Z employees really want and get an insider perspective on effective retention strategies.

Jodi Latuszek

VP HR, Legal and ESG

Biggby Coffee

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