New Podcast on High-Potential Employees (HiPos)
The podcast examines the complications that arise and the discipline needed to effectively manage high-potential employees. Some of the questions discussed in the podcast include:
- Given the economy and the huge number of highly qualified and talented professionals out of work, is it surprising that some of your member companies are interested in the topic of high potential employees?
- How do you define high potentials?
- How do companies go about identifying high potentials?
- What is the general course of action companies use when they've identified someone as HiPo?
- How important is the role of senior management throughout the process?
- What are some of the stumbling blocks you've identified?
- With the best performers, does retention always come down to money?
- What are some recommendations you've given your members on developing and retaining HiPos?
As vice president of marketing at i4cp, Erik is currently responsible for all marketing efforts for the company and works alongside several departments to execute organizational initiatives. He also oversees web development projects. Located in Seattle, WA, he brings over 15 years of Internet marketing experience, most of which are in the research industry.
Prior to i4cp, Erik worked as Internet Marketing Director at market research panel company GMI, where he was responsible for global online marketing and panel growth in several countries. He also managed the graphic design team and worked extensively with other departments on process improvements and plan development. GMI experienced exceptional revenue growth - several hundred percent - during his tenure. Prior to GMI, Erik founded FilmJabber.com, a movie review and information website that continues to grow in popularity and traffic.
Erik received a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems from Western Washington University.