By Chris Kirubi.
As a Kenyan and regional employer, I must
admit that one of the biggest challenges we face in the Kenyan job market is
employee retention. The truth is this; a business cannot amount to much nor
achieve much without excellent human capital. So, how do we keep our people
engaged? How do we retain them in the face of thriving competition that
threatens to poach your very best?
Back in my day, we were adequately
persuaded with financial incentives. You either got a hefty salary
increment, or a sizable commission. The larger the financial increment, the
more likely the company was to retain the high performers. However, in a work
era where employees aspire to more than just financial satisfaction, it is no
longer enough nor acceptable to conduct business in such a manner. Not unless
you want to fail.
