This document discusses employee retention and outlines some key factors that influence retention. It notes that employees may leave due to unmet expectations, lack of compensation, stress, limited growth opportunities, and lack of appreciation or support. Retaining employees is important to avoid costs of turnover and loss of institutional knowledge. The document recommends recruiting the right people, addressing employee issues, conducting motivational activities, offering incentives, monitoring performance, resolving disputes, conducting exit interviews, and creating action plans to retain valuable employees. It provides links to further reading on employee retention strategies and their importance.