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> One of the easiest hacks for successful software longevity is keeping people around for a decade.

That doesn't sound like an easy hack at all, but I can appreciate the value of achieving it. Are there any good books or studies on this subject?



I don't think it's too complicated, especially if you start in a culture where people don't job-hop all the time. But, you have to make it your priority, which means:

* pay them more than competitors, pay them more than if they changed jobs

* actually treat them well, which includes listening to and acting on their feedback

* celebrate people with long tenure

* give them options to grow inside the company

* don't just hire fresh graduates, a 40yo might be tired of job-hopping and still has 20+ years of employment in them

* give them long-term incentives, like stock options




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