Abstract
Orientation: Retaining and developing talented top- and middle-level managers who possess
organisational-specific skills and experience promotes competitive advantage for organisations
and is a long-term investment.
Research purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore challenges to retention and
effective retention strategies for top- and middle-level managers.
Motivation for the study: Human resource (HR) managers are facing difficulties retaining
managers as a result of ineffective retention strategies. This study aims to provide insight into
suggested strategies to retain such managers...