Improving Executive Recruitment And Retention

To improve executive retention, Stybel (2010) suggested using information about the desired strategic direction of the organization in addition to the standard job description. Assessing candidates on their perceived ability to drive the strategy (which is unknown by the candidates) raises a number of issues. Alternatives to the hidden strategic direction such as better selection processes, realistic job previews, and more comprehensive onboarding support are offered to improve the retention of executives.