Episode 53 – Building Connection Through “Anniversary Calls” with Tisha Deden In this powerful conversation, Linda and Cyndi welcome back Tisha Deden, VP of Human Resources at Globus Family of Brands, to discuss her latest initiative — Anniversary Calls. What started as a move away from exit interviews has grown into a structured, data-driven way to celebrate milestones, build trust, and strengthen retention. With engagement rising and turnover falling, Tisha shares exactly how HR teams can shift from reactive to proactive, transforming the employee experience from day one. 📘 Episode Highlights Why Tisha replaced exit interviews with anniversary calls How data and AI reveal engagement trends Creating transparency in compensation and career growth The role of leadership and proactive communication Building a culture of belonging and learning Cyndi’s heartfelt announcement ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Honest HR Conversations02:05 – Welcome Back + Intro03:07 – Who Is Tisha Deden06:12 – The Birth of Anniversary Calls10:06 – Onboarding with Intention11:07 – Measuring Happiness at 60 Days13:22 – Data-Driven Retention15:05 – 90-Day & 6-Month Check-Ins17:15 – Supporting Leaders & Training Plans22:19 – Belonging & Connection25:59 – Growth, Learning & Ownership32:41 – Succession Planning in Practice40:00 – Transparency & Compensation47:14 – Redefining HR52:24 – Feedback as a Gift55:00 – Closing Advice & Takeaways 🔗 Connect with Our Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tisha-deden-a388999/ 🌐 Connect with The Her Resources Podcast Website: https://herresourcespodcast.comEmail: contact@herresourcespodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/herresourcespodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@her.resources.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HerResourcesPodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/her-resources-podcastLinktree: https://linktr.ee/hrpodcast