She feels frustrated and depressed. When a competing firm contacts her about a senior position with a substantial salary increase, Toni accepts the offer and submits her resignation. Aware that the three employees have developed a bond, Art should avoid severing the ties that contribute to teamwork. He can use the situation as an opportunity to review individual accomplishments and express appreciation for the exceptional performance of Roger and Toni. Promoting both of them to senior positions and increasing their salaries is one way to acknowledge their efforts.
Few positions come with sufficient power or resources to get the job done.
Maria will need the support of her friends. She should convene a meeting with Toni and Roger to gain their support and reassure them of her continued friendship. If Art hasn't taken steps to recognize the value added by her peers, Maria should take the initiative to do something tangible in this regard. Whenever it's appropriate, Maria can choose to share credit publicly. One way to do this effectively is to describe what Roger and Toni do, what's special about each of them, and how their efforts benefit the organization.