1.   Frank understood that giving responsible people a bit of autonomy is the best retention tool.

2.   Sprint said the options at that point ceased to serve their purpose as an employee retention tool.

3.   Such benefits are considered retention tools by corporate America -- something to keep the time-starved troops happy.

4.   There are key retention tools.

5.   Welch is adamant about rewarding top performers as a retention tool.

6.   At most companies, pay raises and other forms of compensation are the main retention tool.