According to McKinsey, superior talent is eight times more productive than merely average workers. Or, as the late Steve Jobs of Apple famously said, “Go after the cream of the cream. A small team of A+ players can run circles around a giant team of B and C players.”

In the aftermath of COVID-19, organizations are having difficulty retaining staffers and attracting top talent. Now, more than at any time in recent memory, it’s an employee’s market. HR leaders should think about implementing the following strategies to become recognized by highly selective workers as a place worthy of their time and talent.…