Content about Talent Development

February 21, 2012
The Battle for Great Talent

Heidrick & Struggles recently commissioned a survey in partnership with The Economistof more than 400 CEOs globally to tell us about their attitudes on hiring prospects for the future. The survey results, along with other data and input from global economists, formed the basis of the Heidrick & Struggles Global Talent Index, which shows that the demand for talent across the globe is outstripping supply.

By Judy Braun,VP, Global Talent Development, Heidrick & Struggles

Human Resources (HR) executives know all too well that despite continued high unemployment, one of the major risks to a business is the difficulty in locating and attracting the right talent. When it comes to shaping the future health of a business, the ongoing practice of retaining and hiring top talent is crucial. Recent research from Heidrick & Struggles supports the idea that as the economy improves, competition to find and keep this top talent will only become fiercer.

February 21, 2012
The Battle for Great Talent

Heidrick & Struggles recently commissioned a survey in partnership with The Economistof more than 400 CEOs globally to tell us about their attitudes on hiring prospects for the future. The survey results, along with other data and input from global economists, formed the basis of the Heidrick & Struggles Global Talent Index, which shows that the demand for talent across the globe is outstripping supply.

 

By Judy Braun,VP, Global Talent Development, Heidrick & Struggles

August 5, 2011
Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts of Talent Development

According to the Talent Management Survey conducted in 2009 by the Best Practice Institute, more than 82 percent of companies surveyed utilize either a formal or informal talent management program, indicating an awareness that human capital considerations must be among the foremost goals of strategic planning. Less common, however, is consensus on what talent development strategies and methods yield the best results.

By Louis L. Carter, CEO of Best Practice Institute,and Brian Fishel, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Leadership Development, Bank of America

July 25, 2011
Best Practices: Talent Development in a Global Economy

Training departments face the dual challenge of providing talent development and reward and recognition in a culturally appropriate manner, and developing employees to lead and work in a multicultural, global economy.

By Neal Goodman, Ph.D.

Training departments face the dual challenge of providing talent development and reward and recognition in a culturally appropriate manner, and developing employees to lead and work in a multicultural, global economy.

Cultural Assumptions