Cultivating Culture: Mastering Recruitment, Onboarding, and Retention Strategies

presented by Julie Piepho with Milestone Leadership Consulting and Sharyn Torrisi-Cartwright, Vice President, People and Culture for Pulte Mortgage

In today’s competitive landscape, building a strong organizational culture isn’t just a trend; it’s a strategic imperative. This workshop is designed for leaders seeking to attract, onboard, and retain talent that aligns seamlessly with their company’s culture. This workshop will help you understand your culture and explore how to define and articulate your company’s unique culture, values and mission. You’ll learn effective methods to attract candidates who not only possess the necessary skills but also resonate with your organization’s culture. Julie and Sharyn will discuss ways to develop a seamless onboarding process that integrates new hires into the culture from day one, enhancing engagement and productivity.  Finally, you’ll discover proven strategies to foster a supportive environment where employees feel valued, leading to higher retention rates.

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Julie Piepho 
with Milestone Leadership Consulting and a member of the CMLA Board of Governors

Julie Piepho, AMP, CMB, is a member of the CMLA Board of Governors and served as their chairperson. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and holds the prestigious Master Certified Mortgage Banker designation from the MBA. Julie has over four decades of experience in the mortgage industry including executive positions with Cornerstone Mortgage, Norwest Mortgage and Wells Fargo Mortgage, along with managing several Colorado and Wyoming mortgage bank divisions while coaching and leading sales and operations teams. She is currently the owner of Milestone Leadership Consulting, which coaches companies and individuals to reach levels of unprecedented levels of success.  

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Sharyn Torrisi-Cartwright 
Vice President, People and Culture for Pulte Mortgage

Sharyn Torrisi-Cartwright is the Vice President of People and Culture for Pulte Mortgage. She has been employed with Pulte for 20 years. In her role, she is responsible for leading her team, supporting all aspects of HR and the business, including talent acquisition, performance management, organizational planning and development, employee relations and compensation. Sharyn led the process to create a core set of values, “Ignite the Spark” for Pulte Mortgage and is involved in the company strategy around New Ways to Work.  She is also a certified StrengthsFinder coach and is committed to driving success through the strengths within her organization.

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