2. Pay above average and include perks History has instances of companies who show that they care for their employees and that really makes a difference. Sometimes a bonus or a little extra perk make an employee feel good. They feel like their hard work is noticed. Your valuable employees know that their talents are valuable, so make sure you pay them what they are worth. Co-workers talk to each other and research what other people are earning hence such gestures of perks will definitely prohibit your superstar employees to move out of your organization.