They don't have to compete on pay though. But they do need to pay enough to stop the poor buggers feeling like paupers in an expensive city. Much more importan

They don't have to compete on pay though. But they do need to pay enough to stop the poor buggers feeling like paupers in an expensive city. Much more importantly, though, is that there need to be genuine and clear opportunities for career advancement. Somehow, we've got ourselves in a situation where some of our brightest people are paid crap, in crap conditions with crap prospects. And then are surprised when they are attracted elsewhere.