This document discusses how treating employees like VIPs (very important people) at the pet store Pets at Home has led to increased engagement, lower turnover, and higher customer loyalty and sales. A simple equation is presented: engaged employees lead to loyal customers which drives sales, profit, and growth. Specific strategies that contributed to employee engagement include recruitment, training, and recognition. Metrics such as engagement scores, turnover, and customer net promoter scores increased as employee engagement rose. Treating employees well is argued to benefit not just retailers but companies across different industries.