Hidden Costs, Big Impact: How Employee Development Protects Your Bottom Line

Learn how to retain top talent and build a loyal, high-performing workforce at the Hunting Club Conference...

Is your business quietly losing money to turnover, low morale and knowledge loss?

At the 2025 Hunting Club Conference, don’t miss a session that will challenge the way you think about workforce development: “The Hidden Price Tag: The High Cost of Not Developing and Retaining Your People,” presented by Mary Ivon Montgomery, Client Experience Manager at HORNE.

When organizations neglect employee development and retention, the costs go far beyond recruiting fees and onboarding time. Lost productivity, diminished morale, knowledge drain and culture erosion quietly chip away at profitability.

In this session, Mary will unpack the true cost of inaction and explore practical strategies for developing your workforce, building loyalty and driving long-term business value.

Key Takeaways Include:
• Turnover is more expensive than you think
• Lost productivity and morale are hidden costs that add up
• Employees leave when they don’t see a path to grow
• Frontline managers are the key to retention
• Culture matters more than compensation
• Upskilling reduces hiring risks and builds loyalty

Whether you manage seasonal staff, full-time teams or are growing your preserve business, this session will help you create a resilient, people-first culture that drives long-term success.

📅 July 21–23, 2025
📍 Tunica, Mississippi
🔗 Register now: NorthAmericanGamebird.com/tickets/hunting-club-attendee-registration