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Cappuccino with HR • Apr 9, 2026

A-Players: What It Really Takes to Attract Them and Keep Them

Rudi Bauer , Anastasija Removic

Is your polished employer branding actually driving away top talent? Discover why true A-players value operational honesty over perfection and how to build a culture that keeps them.

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