Offer Growth Opportunities (Low Turnover Marketing Team, Part 3)
“Professional growth plans for marketers? But what if they outgrow US?!”
It’s a risk worth taking. Here’s why:
Replacing a highly-trained employee can exceed 200% of their annual salary.
(No, we didn’t insert an extra zero.)
Here’s Part 3 of our series on “How to Build a Low-Turnover Marketing Team in 2025 (and Beyond).”
Sure, in this economy and these AI-roiled times, every dollar counts… but so does every marketer on your team – and the payoff from investing in them nearly always outweighs the devastating cost of losing them.
Budget-friendly (but highly effective) professional development strategies can be your secret weapon for retention during troubled times.
Here’s how to fuel growth and keep your talent loyal when your budget’s on fumes:
👟 Micro-Learning Marathons: Action: Weekly 15-minute learning sprints. Team members share bite-sized lessons on tools or trends.
🍎 Mentorship Matchmaking: Tactic: Pair junior and senior team members. Knowledge flows both ways – especially with digital skills.
🔁 Project Rotation Program: Implement: Quarterly role swaps. SEO whiz tries their hand at content. Social media guru dips into analytics.
🎫 In-House “Conferences”: DIY Version: Monthly “MarketingCon.” Each team member presents on a trending topic. Fraction of the cost, 100% of the learning.
🔝 AI-Powered Upskilling: Organizations using AI-powered learning tools have seen up to a 32% increase in employee productivity. (IBM, 2019) Leverage: Use AI to create personalized learning plans, generate practice exercises, or simulate client scenarios.
At TorchLight, we’ve guided companies through growth spurts and budget crunches. We’ve seen firsthand how these strategies can boost productivity and reduce turnover.
Your challenge: try one tactic this week.
(Liked the AI tips above? Just wait until tomorrow.)
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