In this pocket-size (5x8") guide, Hewlett, economist and founding president of the Center for Work-Life Policy, draws on research on 12 top companies, from Wall Street to Main Street, to offer hands-on advice for retaining an organization's star performers even during this difficult economy. Some of the ways to support, engage, and re-energize top performers include using frequent and frank communication, encouraging team leaders to model stress-busting behaviors, providing meaningful non-monetary rewards, recommitting to social responsibility, and developing a fair restructuring process. There are also specific methods given for keeping female star performers. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)