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B-suite leaders are perfectly positioned to boost retention and maintain balance in an organisation, an experienced HR leader says.

In a talent market where many employees are considering a job change, those that aren't are citing leaders as their reason to stay, says Bold HR founder Rebecca Houghton.

"It's a material gamechanger. If people feel they have a leader who supports them, their chances of staying are two or three times higher," she tells HR Daily.

This is where middle managers – such as general managers or "heads" of branches – become critical to retaining top talent...