More and more companies today are taking a holistic approach to talent management – from attracting and selecting wisely, to retaining and developing leaders, to helping employees transition out of the company.
The recognition that the skills and knowledge employees hold are critical in developing and sustaining competitor advantage has led many organisations to focus resources on ensuring they are attracting and retaining the very best employees. Over the past 10 years many organisations have sought to develop “talent management” programmes to redress the irrecruitment and retention difficulties and to harness the skills of their best employees.
This is particularly important in the global economy which is highly transient and fluid, and where supply shortages of skilled workers exist.
Effective talent management strategies will improve profitability and increase shareholder value.