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Retention Policy

A Retention Policy is a set of guidelines and strategies put in place by an organization to retain its talented and high-performing employees. This policy outlines the practices, benefits, and rewards used to keep valuable employees engaged and committed to the company for the long term.

Retention is crucial to any organization's success as it helps minimize turnover, reduces recruitment and training costs, and ensures the organization maintains its institutional knowledge and expertise.

1. Purpose of the Retention Policy

The primary goal of the Retention Policy is to:

  • Improve employee satisfaction and engagement.
  • Reduce employee turnover, especially of high performers.
  • Ensure the organization has the skills and knowledge needed to achieve its objectives.
  • Foster a work environment where employees feel valued and are motivated to contribute to the organization’s success.
  • Align employee career growth with the company’s goals