Why your best people leave (and how to keep them)

01 July 2026

8 AM PT | 11 AM ET | 4pm BST

People don't leave because expectations are high. They leave when they can't see a way forward.

As organizations scale, employees are expected to learn faster, take on more, and deliver bigger results. But too often, development opportunities, skills, and career paths are hidden in disconnected systems, unclear processes, or conversations that simply never happen.

Our latest research reveals the cost of that disconnect.

Join us to see how leading organizations are closing that gap. By making skills visible, development meaningful, and career growth easier to navigate, they're improving retention, strengthening engagement, and giving people a reason to stay.

Key takeaways

  • Why invisible growth opportunities drive attrition
  • How skills visibility unlocks internal mobility
  • What high-retention organizations do differently
  • How clearer career pathways improve engagement and retention

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Jay Sharp

Jay Sharp

CHRO

Jay Sharp has over 17 years of experience in Human Resources, including a decade working within the private equity sector. He specializes in supporting small to mid-sized organizations navigating periods of rapid growth and transformation.


With a strong passion for learning and development, Jay is focused on building people strategies that enable organizations to scale effectively while fostering continuous growth and capability development. He believes that learning is fundamental to both individual and organizational success and is excited to contribute to Learning Pool’s mission of empowering learners worldwide.


David Murray

David Murray

Senior Director, Product (Performance Management)

David Murray is Senior Director of Product at Learning Pool and founder of Confirm, acquired in 2026. With 15+ years’ experience in organizational effectiveness and HR technology, he focuses on improving how organizations manage performance and develop talent.


He regularly speaks on performance management, talent development, organizational networks, and building accountability in modern workplaces. His work has been featured in Forbes and leading HR media outlets.