Top Talent

During tough economic times it's more vital than ever to hold on to and leverage your top performers: They've got the outsize smarts and dedication your firm needs to survive recession and emerge stronger. Yet in 2009 many employers are failing to support and sustain their best people.

In Top Talent, Sylvia Ann Hewlett presents new data detailing what has happened to top talent in this brutal down cycle. She explains how companies can re-engage and re-energize their stars and presents eight cutting-edge interventions that have emerged as "top picks" for managers looking to motivate top talent in tough times. Concise and practical, this guide is essential for employers seeking to turbocharge their star performers.

"The right book at the right time. With skill and conviction, Hewlett provides new insight into motivating your top performers during tough times and preparing your organization for renewed innovation and growth." – Jeffrey B. Kindler, Chairman and CEO, Pfizer