Many assume money is the answer. True money is important. Employees want to be paid fairly and competitively. But there are some proven, non-financial retention strategies that continually top the list. At Dell you work with the best.
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According to McKinnon, money has worked for a very long time, but at some point it has to be more than a great place to make money. Many companies believe paying techies more helps curb turnover. But a surprising study shows higher pay may not be the answer. In fact, according to the survey of 27,000 workers at 180 employers in all industries, the turnover rate in their information-technology department was higher on average by those with the higher salaries. Lack of career development opportunities is cited as a top reason .