High-potential employee

A high-potential employee (alternatively known as a hi-po employee) is an employee identified for advancement due to their talents and skills. Employees who have the capacity to grow into higher levels of leadership in the organization.

Definitions

According to the HRBoK Guide,

High-potential employees (Hi-Po employees). Employees identified for advancement due to their talents and skills. Employees who have the capacity to grow into higher levels of leadership in the organization.