On Tuesday, March 18th, James Jansen led an informative session at the Illinois Property Assessment Institute (IPAI) on Managing the Employee Lifecycle. This session addressed the critical importance of effectively recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent while managing underperforming employees. James discussed the skills and knowledge required at each stage of the employee lifecycle, emphasizing the importance of hiring the right people, honest performance evaluations, and never terminating employees without a plan. He also highlighted the common missteps organizations make and provided practical tips to avoid losing valuable employees or dealing with problematic ones. James offered valuable insights into creating policies and procedures to protect organizations from the potential damage caused by such individuals, equipping attendees with the tools and strategies needed to foster a productive, secure, and compliant work environment.