Kara Yarnot: Architect of The Talent Trifecta
Kara draws upon decades of experience as a corporate executive, talent acquisition leader, and strategy consultant to craft The Talent Trifecta. This innovative approach empowers executives to seamlessly align attraction, selection, and retention strategies with business objectives, transforming organizational performance.
Kara's Story
Kara Yarnot is a seasoned talent strategist who partners with employers in all industries to design and execute custom talent strategies. She connects people, processes, and technology through practical frameworks and actionable plans to generate measurable business outcomes.As the CEO of Meritage Talent Solutions, a talent and technology consulting firm, Kara has guided clients, including PepsiCo, Pfizer, Northwestern Mutual, McKesson, CVS Health, and Northrop Grumman, toward more effective talent acquisition and retention practices. As a keynote speaker, Kara addresses topics like skills‑based hiring, equitable workforce design, and aligning talent practices to ROI.
Beyond her professional work, Kara is an advocate for the disability community and animal welfare. When she's not working or speaking or advocating, she likely will be hunting down a great bottle of wine or planning her next adventure.
How The Talent Trifecta Was Born
Learn what inspired me, a consultant who speaks in PowerPoint slides and workshop exercises, to reach far outside my comfort zone and write a business book.
A Strategic Executive with a Practitioner Perspective
Kara combines her deep expertise as a talent practitioner with her years of experience as a corporate executive to create custom strategies for her clients. Partner with her to align your business and talent strategies.
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