Globally, 73% of employers believe training is the best way to boost staff retention. According to the International workplace survey conducted by recruitment specialists Robert Half International, a further 37% view career development programmes as a key retainer, while 31% rate financial compensation. Training courses are most widely favoured in Switzerland where 93% of respondents view it as the key to retaining talent, while 28% of managers in Germany believe team building activities are vital for retention success.