Challenges of employee retention

Outlines the difficulty of retaining new employees covering the problems, costs and methods used to retain productive employees. Suggests that there is often insufficient data regarding initial employee performance and the lack of incentives for better performers who are often treated equally with under performers. Considers the costs and benefits of using employment agencies. Briefly considers the use of pay as an incentive, including bonuses and stock ownership and job satisfaction through good job design to increase variety.