Retaining good employees is important as 76% of future jobs will require highly skilled workers and only 82 out of every 100 high school students will obtain a college degree. While compensation is important to employees, communication from management, company values, philanthropy, and advancement potential are also significant factors. To retain top talent, employers should set clear expectations for employees and management, be candid and honest in all communications, share both good and bad news openly, and tangibly reward employees for their contributions.