The Retention Book. How To Improve Retention, Even If You Don't Have A Budget

Retention Revolution: How to Keep Your Team Together and Thrive

If you’re a manager who’s sick and tired of seeing valuable team members walk out the door, then keep reading. Because what I’m about to share with you might just save your career.…

…you’re going to want to pay very close attention to this message because you’re about to discover how to confidently and reliably reduce staff turnover and enjoy high levels of staff retention, even if you don’t have a budget.

I’m a lot like you. I’ve managed people and dealt with the stress when they leave. I’ve also worked closely with managers for over 20 years, so I know what you’re up against.

When employees leave, it’s not just a gap in the team—it’s late nights, missed deadlines, and the endless cycle of recruitment.

You probably think you’ve tried everything to improve retention. Maybe you’ve switched agencies, increased salaries, or improved the perks, yet you’re still seeing staff slip through your fingers. I understand how frustrating that is, and so do my clients.

Let me ask you this:

How many times have you stayed late to cover for someone who’s quit?

How often do you find yourself scrambling to fill yet another position, while juggling the work of three people at once? And all the while, you’re just trying to keep everything from falling apart.

I’ve worked with dedicated managers who put in long hours and poured everything into their teams. Despite that, they still couldn’t stop people from leaving.

Eventually, after a lot of research, I discovered the true reasons why managers struggle with retention. It’s not because you’re not working hard enough. And it’s not because you’re not investing enough. I uncovered the underlying causes, factors you might not even be aware of, that’s affecting your retention rates.

A Real Solution with Real Results

Let me share Stephanie’s story. She’s a manager who prided herself on knowing every team member’s strengths and goals. But during a rapid expansion plan, suddenly, she found herself dealing with an unexpected wave of resignations.

New hires were leaving within weeks, and she was in a constant scramble to fill positions. It was stressful, and she was starting to doubt herself as Stephanie had never had new hires quit on her before.

Thankfully, Stephanie reached out, and we identified the issue within days. With a tailored strategy, she saw an immediate improvement. Her new hires stayed, her team stabilized, and for the first time in months, she could focus on leading rather than firefighting. Stephanie’s story isn’t unique, and this solution can work for you, too.

That’s why I wrote the book Retention. It reveals the real reasons why people leave and provides practical steps you can implement today. Retention is packed with case studies, including Stephanie’s, showing exactly what we did to turn things around.

Imagine a Better Way to Lead

In Retention, I lay it all out. The real reasons why your team members are leaving (and hint: it’s not just about the money). You’ll learn how staff turnover is quietly draining your resources, eating away at your budget, and causing you more stress than you realize.

Here’s the deal—everybody thinks they know why employees leave. They think it’s about salary, perks, and those fancy coffee machines that look good in the office kitchen. But guess what? That’s not it.

Inside the book, I cover:

• The Fundamentals – Start with the basics, like why retention actually matters and how it impacts you, personally.
• The Biggest Cost Nobody Notices – Turnover costs you more than just time and money. It’s hurting your reputation and your ability to grow.
• What It’s Really About – Spoiler alert: it’s not about paying your people more than the other guy.
• New Hire Retention – Want to keep your new hires longer? I break down the top reasons they leave so you can fix them before it’s too late.

Think about how your day-to-day life could change if your retention issues were solved. Picture walking into work knowing your team is stable, productive, and engaged.

No more scrambling to fill vacancies, no more stressful nights worrying about who might be next to leave. Instead, you’re free to focus on what you do best: leading your team, hitting targets, and advancing your career.

Here’s what the Retention book can do for you:

• Improved Retention: Implement strategies that help you keep your best people.
• Reduced Stress: Stop spending your time filling positions and get back to leading your team.
• Increased Productivity: With a stable team, you can finally focus on long-term goals.
• Significant Cost Savings: High turnover is expensive, but with better retention, you can save thousands.
• A More Enjoyable Work Environment: Enjoy the benefits of a cohesive, well-trained team.
• Career Advancement: Become the manager known for building and retaining high-performing teams.
• Better Delegation: When your team stays, you can delegate more and focus on strategic work.

What This Means for You

Simply put, Retention will change the way you manage your team and give you the peace of mind you’ve been searching for. You’ll have a reliable, proven strategy that makes you a better leader and saves your organization money.

Who’s Really Paying the Price? You Are.

Here’s a truth that nobody likes to talk about: poor retention hurts you, the manager, more than anybody else.

The endless vacancies mean you’re working late, covering for missing staff, and watching as senior management starts questioning your ability to hold onto a team. And guess what? The longer you struggle with turnover, the harder it is to attract new talent. That vicious cycle? It ends here.

“Managers that can’t retain their staff are condemned to train staff for those who can.” — Martin Gibbons, Retention

In Retention, You’ll Discover:

• Why traditional solutions don’t work – and how they could be making your retention problems even worse.
• New Hire Retention Tips – Get it right from the start. I walk you through the nine biggest reasons new hires bail, including mismatched expectations and lack of onboarding.
• Long-Standing Retention Tactics – Understand why employees leave even after years on the job. You’ll get a crash course on everything from burnout and work-life balance to lack of career growth.

But wait—it’s not just about why they leave. It’s about what you can do to make them stay.

In the chapter on Long-Standing Retention, I’ll show you how to tackle common issues that drive long-term employees away. We’ll dig into the real reasons people leave, like burnout, poor management, and a lack of meaningful work.

This Isn’t Just Another Business Book.

As someone who was awarded CEO of the Year, I’ve been exactly where you are. I’ve seen high turnover and watched as it drained the life out of managers and their teams. But through years of trial and error, I figured out what works and what doesn’t—and now, I’m sharing that with you.

You don’t need a massive budget to solve your retention problems. Whether your competitors are throwing money around or offering flashier perks, Retention will show you how to build a workplace that people don’t want to leave—without spending a fortune.

Here’s How It Works

1. Order Now: Click the buy button to get started.
2. Complete the Questionnaire: After your purchase, you’ll be directed to a quick, five-minute personality questionnaire.
3. Access Your Resources: You’ll get free, mini personality report immediately and details on downloading the digital version of Retention.

What’s it worth to finally solve your retention problems? Imagine saving thousands on recruitment costs and agency fees by reducing your turnover by just 20%.

High turnover doesn’t just cost you money; it costs you time, energy, and productivity. If you could keep that time and those resources, what difference would that make? Your team could finally focus on growth, not just filling gaps.

That’s what Retention can offer—a way to get your evenings and weekends back, to focus on what matters, and to become the leader you’re meant to be.

Here’s What You’ll Get

You get a digital version of the report in PDF and epub formats, so that you can upload it to your Kindle device.  You also get a short personality report, developed to accompany the book. Although the printed version of the book is £21 and personality reports typically cost over £30, you can enjoy both for just £4.99.

Regards,

Martin Gibbons, Author

P.S. Remember, This Offer Won’t Last

Click the buy button to get started right away. As soon as you place your order, you’ll access the personality questionnaire, and download details for the book will be sent to you. Don’t wait—start seeing real changes in your retention today!