[Verse 1] Canada's forces need the best and brightest minds But keeping talent takes a plan that's well-designed From coast to coast we're searching for the ones who'll stay Evidence shows us there's a better recruiting way [Chorus] Build it strong, keep them long Workforce sustainability Find the right, treat them right That's our military strategy Gaps in structure, fix the fracture Personnel management's key Strong foundation, across the nation CAF prosperity [Verse 2] Data tells the story of who joins and who departs Exit interviews revealing what connects to people's hearts Career progression, family life, and meaningful work These are the factors where retention strategies lurk [Chorus] Build it strong, keep them long Workforce sustainability Find the right, treat them right That's our military strategy Gaps in structure, fix the fracture Personnel management's key Strong foundation, across the nation CAF prosperity [Bridge] Pipeline flowing, numbers growing But the leak is in the middle Structural holes in career goals That's the personnel riddle Mentorship and leadership Training paths that lead somewhere Work-life balance, meet the challenge Show our people that we care [Verse 3] Targeted recruitment brings diversity and strength Retention programs going to extraordinary length Address the gaps in management, promotion, and support Evidence-based solutions make our workforce efforts sport [Chorus] Build it strong, keep them long Workforce sustainability Find the right, treat them right That's our military strategy Gaps in structure, fix the fracture Personnel management's key Strong foundation, across the nation CAF prosperity [Outro] From recruitment to retirement Every stage deserves attention Building Canada's defence force Through strategic intervention
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