This session dives into practical strategies to enhance RDN/NDTR retention by creating a workplace culture that prioritizes engagement, professional growth, strategic salary alignments and long-term satisfaction. Panelists from acute care to senior living environments will share key elements of a holistic retention approach, beginning with designing compensation packages that reflect RDN/NDTRs' career goals and aligning benefits with organizational objectives.

The session will discuss the role of various rewards, such promotional opportunities, award and recognition programs, and flexible work schedules, in reducing turnover and supporting a stable workforce. Panelists will share their experience of building a robust onboarding experience complemented by ongoing support networks—such as mentorship, dietetic student and peer connections and diversity, equity, and inclusion—that foster a sense of belonging and professional development from day one onward.

Finally, the session will highlight the long-term organizational benefits of these proactive retention strategies, emphasizing how they reduce hiring costs, strengthen team stability, and enhance patient care outcomes.