Global Talent Management During Times of Uncertainty

The global war on talent has caused unprecedented changes, and Global Talent Management During Times of Uncertainty offers a multi-disciplinary perspective to address these issues. The volume explores how rapidly evolving national policies and social and cultural contexts influence the attraction, management, and retention of mobile talent, and considers how uncertainty may continue to affect post-pandemic global talent management. Authors highlight the importance of cross-disciplinary talent strategies involving military leadership principles and the loss of highly skilled workers to more developed countries, the underutilization of skilled immigrants, the retention of post-pandemic healthcare workers, and the cultural differences leading to misunderstanding of justice perceptions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The global war on talent has brought about unprecedented changes that have caught both HRM practitioners and academics off guard. In response, Global Talent Management During Times of Uncertainty provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective that identifies emerging global issues and innovative strategic and research approaches. This volume delves into the uncertain contexts surrounding socio-political and socio-economic transformations. Chapters explore the profound impact of rapidly evolving national policies and social and cultural contexts on the attraction, management, and retention of mobile talent. They also consider the potential long-term effects of such uncertainty on post-pandemic global talent management (GTM). The manuscripts in this global volume cover diverse cultural and geographic contexts, including Canada, the United States, Brazil, Russia, the Ukraine, Norway, Denmark, China, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Authors emphasize how GTM is shaped by disinformation, cultural differences, and diverse business environments. Scholars highlight the significance of cross-disciplinary talent strategies that incorporate military leadership principles to navigate uncertainty caused by macro events. It is important to note that GTM practices may not be universally effective in local contexts, but political city initiatives offer opportunities for shared regional talent strategies.

We further explore perspectives related to sustainability, including:

The loss of highly skilled workers to more developed countries.

The underutilization of skilled immigrants.

The retention of post-pandemic healthcare workers.

Cultural differences that lead to misunderstandings of justice perceptions.

The lasting effects of war and the pandemic on GTM.

In conclusion, Global Talent Management During Times of Uncertainty serves as a valuable resource for HRM practitioners, academics, and policymakers seeking to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of global talent management. By offering a multi-disciplinary perspective and exploring the diverse contexts surrounding socio-political and socio-economic change, this volume provides insights and strategies that can help organizations adapt and thrive in the face of uncertainty.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 159 x 239 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802620580