5 trends to be aware of and 5 Top Tips for CEOs in attracting and retaining talent

Aug. 16, 2011 - PRLog -- The global competition for highly-skilled recruits is as intense as ever and CEOs are increasingly placing talent management at the top of their agenda. These were the key findings of a recent PwC survey. But the research indicated that while a large majority of firms were updating strategies, only the most forward-looking were actually taking innovative steps to deliver a real competitive advantage. The rest were simply using the same tactics they always had.

Five Global Trends:

Trend 1. Talent shortages due to aging workforces

According to PwC's 14th Annual Global CEO Survey, two-thirds of chief executives fear talent shortages will strangle their company's growth. But big business recruitment is no longer a matter of simply selecting the brightest and best from the firm's backyard. Talent pools in developed markets are rapidly ageing and growth is now being driven by emerging economies. Writing for the Financial Times in July 2011, Kevin Kelly, chief executive of Heidrick & Struggles International, highlighted the key concerns for employers hiring in the next five years.

Trend 2. Demand to outstrip supply in big economies

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