How Not to Lose a Critical Asset: Retaining Your Staff

Employees (for the most part) want to grow. Ask them at their annual reviews, "Where would you like to be at this company in five years?" Some may have never thought about it and will be startled by the question! Work individually with them to create a plan to get them to that place (or to a reasonable place if their expectations are unrealistic), and revisit this at least annually to make sure they are being given opportunities to achieve those goals if they still desire them.