How can you turn your employees into top performers?  It is in human nature to perform at a higher level when motivated by certain factors.  According to Forbes.com, there are 10 ways to motivate your employees, and also retain them.
The ways to do so involve giving weekly challenges, rewarding for attitude, provide a career building opportunity, be a “bragging rights” company, provide a competitive salary (which should be easier to be able to provide when your employees are more productive!), give employees more control, communicate effectively, educate on the company’s beliefs and values, recognize personal goals, and fire bad employees. 
Read further to learn more in depth about how to achieve this.