This research report focuses on the impact of staff motivation techniques on retention of talented employees and the role of leaders & managers in development of talented employees within business environment. The report includes a literature review, conceptual model, research methodology, and a questionnaire. The primary focus of the study is to analyze the role of leaders & managers in the development of employees within Kingfisher plc. The report also examines the challenges faced by leaders & managers while using staff motivation techniques to develop employees within the Kingfisher working environment.