Sure, as a manager it might be easy to believe that your HIPOs aren’t going anywhere because there aren’t any jobs.  This attitude is just what drives the HIPO out the door. Creating their own opportunities. For competitors. Or themselves.

Couple that with people who are completely disengaged staying longer – remember, there aren’t any jobs to be had – and we have a serious breeding ground for a serious retention problem.   

So, how can you create everyday development opportunities for your team? Try the following:

• Running a team meeting
• Leading a high-profile project
• Teaching or training new staff
• Job-swap or rotation
• Being a mentor/coach to a struggling team or employee

Find the everyday things that can benefit the organization and the individuals need for growth and development. It doesn’t take them away from the office, and you aren’t paying an outside vendor to supply any of the opportunities.