[Verse 1] Sarah checks her Slack at midnight, signals flashing red Third week running, burnout brewing, team morale has fled Track the metrics that matter most, engagement tells the tale One-on-ones reveal the stress before your talent sets sail [Chorus] S-T-A-Y interviews unlock the truth What keeps them here, what makes them move R-E-T-A-I-N the ones who shine Career ladders by design Don't let regrettable attrition steal your crew Engagement signals guide you through [Verse 2] Marcus coded brilliance but his growth has hit a wall Skip-level meetings surface dreams that managers let fall Plot trajectories, map their goals, investment pays dividends When top performers feel supported, loyalty never ends [Chorus] S-T-A-Y interviews unlock the truth What keeps them here, what makes them move R-E-T-A-I-N the ones who shine Career ladders by design Don't let regrettable attrition steal your crew Engagement signals guide you through [Bridge] Exit interviews come too late Stay interviews seal their fate Ask them now what keeps them keen Before they're browsing LinkedIn screens [Verse 3] Weekly pulse surveys and feedback loops that actually close Mentorship programs, conference funds, the investment really shows When A-players pack their bags, the damage multiplies fast Build retention architecture that's designed to last [Chorus] S-T-A-Y interviews unlock the truth What keeps them here, what makes them move R-E-T-A-I-N the ones who shine Career ladders by design Don't let regrettable attrition steal your crew Engagement signals guide you through [Outro] Track, interview, grow, retain Your team's success, your biggest gain
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