Retention challenges in scaling organizations are often driven by a lack of visible growth, not compensation. When employees can’t see how they progress, engagement drops and attrition rises.
This session explores how organisations are improving retention by making development, skills, and career pathways more visible and connected.
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 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.