The global firms most successful at fending off poachers are offering their Chinese managers more job rotations inside and outside China, competitive pay and appealing healthcare, educational or family benefits, recruiters say. "These companies realize it's not just about money, but about recognition," said Alan Pang, head of talent in greater China for consulting firm Aon The competition is especially fierce for so-called "sea turtles" - Chinese natives with Western experience, who are returning home after a stint abroad.