Build Growth And Career Paths For Both New And Existing Employees

More than two-thirds of the CIOs interviewed said they regularly check in with their charges to ensure they're happy, and they also evaluate their performances regularly and discuss where they want to take their careers, according to Clem. And more than half address career development during the interview process, she added.

That's important, since 39 percent of respondents said employees leave because of a lack of advancement potential, while 37 percent leave because they're not being challenged, Clem said.