Summary

Sustaining and keeping talent is one of the biggest challenges in business. The solutions lie in a variety of actions. First, we need outstanding and effective leadership. Second, we need to discuss what people s dreams and passions are and then help them to map out a career plan. Third, business must adapt and work with the challenges of chronic skill shortages and the lack of balance in people s lives to give them the best chance to perform in a lasting way. The best employers move beyond just running their business, they involve others both emotionally and intellectually in how they are rewarded, valued and involved. Most of all, they make work a fun place by building community, teamwork and incentive. That way they dramatically increase the chances of knowledge and innovation being seen as fun and stimulating experiences while not jeopardizing life outside work.