Talent Acquisition & Retention Tactics (TART)

A LEO Clare Management Development Programme

In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining skilled professionals has become one of the biggest challenges for businesses. As part of the Management Development Programme series, we are delighted to introduce an essential and timely training: “The TART – Talent Acquisition & Retention Tactics.” This programme is designed to give participants a competitive edge in mastering the art of hiring the right talent and implementing effective strategies to retain them for long-term success.

Who Should Attend?

This programme is designed for SME owners, business founders, operations leaders, and people managers who want to:

• Build strong recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Create a workplace culture that drives retention and engagement.
• Learn practical, hands-on approaches aligned with current market trends.
• Hear from agencies like Regional Skills (who will provide a free skills audit), JobsPlus, Employability Clare & local recruitment companies. 

Take this opportunity to gain actionable insights, proven tactics, and expert guidance to strengthen your organisation’s talent pipeline and boost retention success.

Programme Overview

By the end of the program, participants will walk away with practical, actionable strategies covering every stage of the talent journey, from pre-hiring to long-term retention, enabling them to build stronger teams, reduce attrition, and create workplaces where people want to stay and grow.

• Dates: Wed 29th Oct, Wed 12th Nov & Tues 25th Nov 2025
• Time: 10.00am-4.00pm (lunch provided)
• Venue: The Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis, Co Clare V95 HOXK

Trainers Bio's:



Elaine Ryan is the Founder and Managing Director of Elaine Ryan & Associates Ltd (ERA), a consulting firm established in 2007 and based in Shannon. With over 30 years of leadership experience across diverse industries, Elaine brings expertise as an HR & Business Consultant, Accredited Executive, Business & Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, and Sales Strategist. At ERA, she partners with both established organisations and startups, delivering tailored, results-driven HR and business solutions. Under her leadership, ERA has grown its reputation for reliability and impact, while also expanding globally through a strategic collaboration across Asia and the Middle East. Elaine’s career includes many senior leadership roles. A certified coach and mentor, she blends strategic business insight with human-centered approaches to drive organisational and personal growth.



Leo Bernard is a seasoned People & Business professional with 18 plus years of global experience in Human Resources, Business Management, and Leadership Development. He has worked with leading multinational brands, delivering critical consulting assignments across Germany, the Czech Republic, Brazil, India, Indonesia, UAE, Singapore, China, and Mexico. As a former Global Head of People & Culture, Leo managed over 4,000 employees worldwide, implementing strategies that aligned people practices with business goals. As an accomplished trainer and coach, Leo has empowered more than 25,000 professionals and 400 business leaders through customised learning and development programs.