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The Retention Tactic Sales Leaders Ignore: Supporting Return-to-Work Parents - Karla Calinawan
Season 122 · Episode 2

The Retention Tactic Sales Leaders Ignore: Supporting Return-to-Work Parents - Karla Calinawan

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October 23, 202521m 55s

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Show Notes

Are you losing 25% of your high-value talent after parental leave?

For sales organizations, turnover isn't just an HR metric—it's a severe revenue drain. Replacing a seasoned sales pro costs up to $200,000, making retention a strategic priority. This week on the podcast, we unpack the critical, often-overlooked moment where organizations hemorrhage talent: the return from parental leave.

We sit down with Karla Calinawan, founder of Fand Foundry and a leader who navigated three parental leaves in high-stakes tech environments. She argues that the post-leave transition is where leaders earn loyalty.