The downturn has given employers a unique opportunity in the form of a limited job market that restricts employees from moving out. They can use this opportunity to boost the motivation of their top talent without high-spending. However most companies falter in managing their top talents – read on to find the five biggest mistakes companies make with high-potential talent.

Roland Smith is a senior faculty member at the Center for Creative Leadership, a Greensboro, N.C.-based provider of leadership education to companies, government agencies, nonprofits and educational institutions.

Source: Wall Street Journal