THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE PLAYBOOK: STRATEGIES FOR MOTIVATING AND RETAINING TOP TALENT
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10.54443/morfai.v6i1.4688Published:
2025-12-13Downloads
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This article addresses the critical business challenge of employee retention in the competitive modern talent market. The objective is to provide a systematic, actionable framework for organizations to motivate and retain their highest performers. The methodology synthesizes contemporary management research, organizational psychology principles, and best practices from industry case studies into a cohesive "playbook." The proposed strategies are organized into four foundational pillars: cultivating a culture of purpose and psychological safety, fueling personalized growth, optimizing performance through clarity and feedback, and implementing holistic recognition. The discussion emphasizes that retention is a strategic outcome of a holistic employee experience, moving beyond transactional perks. The conclusion posits that by architecting an ecosystem where top talent can thrive, organizations secure a sustainable competitive advantage through enhanced innovation, stability, and performance, ultimately transforming retention from an HR metric into a core leadership responsibility.
Keywords:
talent retention, employee motivation, high-performance culture, talent management, strategic human resourcesReferences
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