By Andrew Smith, Eddie Oczkowski, Chris Selby Smith.

This report examines the ways in which Australian employers retain skilled staff and the ways in which employers enhance their ability to use the skills of their people. It has been published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

The study found that while strategies such as increasing wages and family friendly policies may increase an employee's job satisfaction, the key driver in employee retention is if they feel they are learning and progressing in their careers. You can download the report from http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2045.html.

You can also listen to an Interview with Andrew Smith at http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2085.html.