Webinar: Attract, Retain and Empower Your Workforce
Virtual Event
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
iCalendar
Central Standard Time
NFDA Webinar (1 CE Hour)
Free for Members
All times are U.S. Central Time
We will explore the challenges the Funeral Industry faces. The challenge of Attracting, Retaining and Empowering our Work force. We will discuss solutions, inspire new thinking, and revisit our purpose.
Key Takeaways
1) Effective Recruiting & Retention. By implementing strategies to attract, develop and give ownership to employees, you will save time and money by staffing properly, reducing turnover and creating a great working environment.
2) Stronger Business Reputation & Growth. A strong as our reputations are in our communities, as much as we think and say “people know us, there is always room for deeper roots and improved relationships.
3) Greater Alignment Between Leadership and Staff. When expectations are clear, support systems exist, trust improves across ownership, management, and employees
4) Identify Specific Operational Strategies. Strategies that will work for today and build a legacy for future generations.
Presenter
Chris Meredith has served the funeral service profession for almost 4 decades. Chris is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Cyrus Works based in North Little Rock AR. Cyrus Works is the parent company supporting multiple funeral service organizations, including Smith Family Funeral Homes, Cyrus Life Ins Co’s, and Cyrus Business Solutions of which Aftercare by Cyrus, Training by Cyrus and The Willow Award is supported. Chris is a strategic consultant and leadership coach specializing in operations systems, talent development, and organizations alignment. Chris is an industry conference and workshop presenter.
Approved for 1 CE hour by APFSP and by most state and province licensing boards.