Stayconomics

Educational benefits have the power to improve employee retention, reduce financial stress, and strengthen your employer brand, but most programs fail because employees never use them. In this episode of Stayconomics , we explore the 2026 updates to IRS Section 127 , why traditional tuition reimbursement programs have such low adoption, and how modern organizations are using tax-free educational a...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE | Employee Retention: Why Great Employees Leave Good Companies Companies often assume people leave because of salary. The truth is, salary is only one piece of the puzzle. Employees leave when they stop feeling valued. When they stop growing. When recognition disappears. When managers stop listening. When work loses its meaning. In this episode of Stayconomics , we explore the real...

What you don't measure doesn't grow. Most companies only realize they have a retention problem after someone resigns. By then, it's already too late. In this episode of Stayconomics , we explore the employee retention metrics every HR leader and founder should be tracking before turnover becomes a business problem. We break down: Why traditional turnover metrics aren't enough The l...

Why do great employees leave companies they actually enjoy working for? In this episode, we explore the real economics behind employee retention and why keeping great people has become one of the biggest competitive advantages for modern businesses. Drawing from research, real-world examples, and practical strategies, we break down what actually drives employees to stay, and why salary is only par...

The world changed. Technology changed. Talent changed. But many companies are still hiring as if nothing happened. In this episode, hosted by Julia Koch, we sat down with Natália Costa and Gabriel Meneses, founding partners at Trust, a boutique recruitment firm built for the new economy, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing technology companies today:👉 How do you attract and retain top...

In this episode of Stayconomics, we sit down with Mayte Carvalho to explore the real cost of communication gaps in the workplace: from missed opportunities and low productivity to conflicts, disengagement, and leadership challenges. Mayte shares practical insights on how clearer communication can strengthen teams, improve collaboration, and create healthier company cultures. We also discuss the im...

Gen Z is rewriting the rules of work. This is the first generation entering the workforce fully shaped by social media, economic instability, burnout culture, and now AI. And the data is clear: they’re not chasing the same version of success previous generations were sold. Recent global surveys show Gen Z workers care less about climbing the corporate ladder and more about purpose, flexibility, me...

Welcome to Stayconomics — SideUp’s podcast that breaks down the real economics behind why people stay at work… and why they leave. We go beyond buzzwords to explore motivation, recognition, and the measurable business impact of retaining great talent. On Episode 1 , join us as we sit down with Matt Bennett to explore how organizational leadership drives innovation and keeps teams engaged. Guest :...