In the past talent was largely an issue for Human Resources personnel. Now, in an era characterized by workforce heterogeneity and changing environments, talent is an important issue for managers themselves. This book explains the organizational transformations that have occurred and the new talent challenges managers have to confront.
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In today's business world, characterized by fast-paced change and heterogeneity of personnel, talent is no longer the exclusive domeain of human resources managers. Talent has become an organizational issue of concern for all business leaders. What changes have recently come about to make this the case? And, more importantly, how can businesses attract, retain and develop the most talented of the new generation of young people hoping to enter the workforce? How can they get the best out of a new cohort, without succumbing to organizational turmoil?