This document discusses motivation and retention strategies for employees. It defines motivation as boosting employee morale to encourage better performance. Employee motivation and retention are important for productivity, profits and success. Motivating factors include appreciation, career growth, and good working conditions. Retention involves ensuring employees remain with an organization through competitive pay, training, positive relationships, and support. Reasons for turnover include lack of growth, appreciation, trust and high stress. The document provides various strategies for motivating and retaining valued employees.