The Great Retention: With Kamber Parker

Kamber Parker Bowden

Find out what it takes to bring out the best in your people and turn your multigenerational workplace into your greatest asset. Join Generational Expert and GPS Founder, Kamber Parker Bowden, as she speaks with business leaders across every industry, gaining insights into how they attract, retain, and motivate top talent in a rapidly changing workplace.

  1. Jun 22

    Ep 60: Join the Conversation: Salary Transparency in the Modern Workforce

    What happens when conversations about pay move out of closed doors and into the public square? In this episode of The Great Retention, Kamber sits down with Hannah Williams, co-creator and host of Salary Transparent Street, to talk about the growing movement around pay transparency and why it resonates so strongly with younger generations entering the workforce today. Hannah shares how her platform became a viral sensation by helping demystify salary expectations across industries and roles, while challenging long-standing assumptions around compensation, negotiation, and workplace power dynamics. Kamber and Hannah also explore why Gen Z and Millennials tend to be far more upfront about pay than previous generations, and how rising costs of living, stagnant salary growth, and economic pressure have made compensation one of the defining workplace conversations of this era. The conversation dives into the importance of helping employees understand the “why” behind their pay, the role transparency plays in trust and morale, and why meaningful change likely won’t happen until larger organizations normalize these conversations at scale. Hannah also offers practical advice for both employers and employees—from understanding life-stage realities and approaching compensation conversations with empathy, to using data-backed strategies and knowing your legal rights during salary negotiations. If you want to better understand one of the biggest workplace conversations shaping this moment, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. To learn more about Salary Transparent Street, visit their website: https://www.checksalaries.com/ To learn more about our work at GPS, visit our website: https://genperformance.com/

    39 min
  2. Feb 16

    Ep. 55: Catalytic Leadership: Chambers, Change, and the Future of Work

    What does it take to lead in a moment of massive change for communities and businesses alike? Chambers of commerce sit at that intersection. In this episode of The Great Retention, Kamber is joined by Sheree Anne Kelly, President and CEO of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, to talk about how today’s leaders can navigate the challenges reshaping local economies. Sheree Anne highlights the biggest hurdles facing chambers and their members—from talent and skills gaps to re-skilled hiring and the K–12 pipeline. She shares why entrepreneurial, purpose-driven leaders are finding success, especially when they leverage flexibility and benefits as competitive tools. She also discusses generational shifts in leadership, with younger professionals stepping into chamber roles under the watchful eye of stakeholders, making structure and policies more important than ever. And when it comes to change management, Sheree Anne advises leaders to over-communicate, meet people where they are, and address fears directly. What comes next? She envisions a future defined by catalytic leadership and co-creation—where chambers play a critical role in shaping the regions they serve. This episode delivers fresh perspective on leadership, talent, and the future of communities—make sure to listen. To learn more about Sheree Anne's work at the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, visit their website: https://secure.acce.org/. To learn more about our work creating workplaces where all generations thrive, visit our website: https://genperformance.com/.

    38 min
  3. Feb 2

    Ep. 54: The $600B Care Economy: Why Change Starts at the Top

    What if we told you that there's a workforce issue with a $600 billion—with a B—impact on our economy? Spoiler alert: there is. In this episode of The Great Retention, Kamber talks with Jesse Matton, Director of Corporate Social Impact Policies at the National Partnership for Women & Families, about why the care economy may be the most important workplace issue leaders can’t afford to ignore. Jesse explains how *real* change starts at the top, and why companies need to take themselves to the policy table instead of waiting on someone else to lead. She makes the case for caregiving policies as some of the most equitable and powerful investments organizations can make, while showing how employee pulse surveys reveal the real needs of today’s workforce. Kamber and Jesse also tackle the brokenness of care in this country, the growing demand from women for structural support and flexibility, and why “caregiver” has become one of the most common ways employees define themselves. And for companies afraid of getting it wrong? Jesse urges them to start anyway—policies can and should evolve over time. This is a powerful discussion that reframes caregiving as central to equity, retention, and the future of work—don't miss out on this conversation. Learn more about Jesse's impactful work with NPWF: https://nationalpartnership.org/. Explore how Generational Performance Solutions is bridging generational differences: https://genperformance.com/.

    46 min
5
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14 Ratings

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Find out what it takes to bring out the best in your people and turn your multigenerational workplace into your greatest asset. Join Generational Expert and GPS Founder, Kamber Parker Bowden, as she speaks with business leaders across every industry, gaining insights into how they attract, retain, and motivate top talent in a rapidly changing workplace.