Agency leadership has long talked about the need to retain top talent, whether through financial incentives, training programs, or even sabbaticals. Yet, in the wake of a crippling recession, these principles lost their urgency for some. Notably, the healthcare practices at eight holding company agencies have changed leadership since March 2009.
Even more notable is the timing of these changes. The healthcare industry is facing a slew of communications issues, ranging from healthcare reform to drying pharmaceutical pipelines to an ...