If great talent is hard to find, it's even harder to keep. In today's competitive world, you need the best and the brightest on your team in order to stay ahead of the game. If you lose your key talent, you may find that you're also losing out on crucial business opportunities. This valuable collection offers insights and strategies to make sure you recognize--and retain-- your company's vital talent. Each article in Harvard Business Review on Talent Management will give you the tools you need to help your most important people stay motivated, happy, and productive--and part of your company. About the Author The series is designed to bring today's managers and professionals the fundamental information they need to stay competitive in a fast-moving world. From the pre-eminent thinkers whose work has defined an entire field to the rising stars who will redefine the way we think about business, here are the leading minds and landmark ideas that have established the Harvard Business Review as required reading for ambitious business people in organizations around the globe.
Retaining talent in today’s increasingly competitive business environment is one of the biggest challenges that organizations face. Keeping prized employees happy takes a lot more than money. People want their jobs to matter. They want to work for companies that share their goals and ethics. The eight essays that make up this entry in the excellent Harvard Business Review management series illustrate the symbiotic relationship between talent management and corporate prosperity. Growth and success require a formalized system that stimulates, rewards and encourages skilled employees. Numerous examples throughout this tightly written book also demonstrate the value of planning. getAbstract applauds the way this collection analyzes talent management. It is an impressive addition to a respected set of business anthologies.
Some useful case studies and clear best practice, brings together a range of topics in the area. Felt a bit tired though, published in 2008, it doesn't feel there's been as much innovation in this area as there could be.
This is a good book if you are interested in how to hire and retain good talent. Talks about some of the cases studies and best practices across the industry.