Global Talent Retention: Understanding Employee Turnover Around the World

Global Talent Retention provides a global perspective on employee turnover, addressing the need for turnover theory and research to consider global and cross-cultural perspectives. Chapters from scholars in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East explore the institutional, legal, and cultural contexts of employee mobility and the implications for research and practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2024
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The retention of top talent is a pressing concern that transcends borders and becomes increasingly global in scope. While the context, meaning, and mechanisms for job changes may vary across different regions, understanding these dynamics is crucial for organizations seeking to retain their valuable employees. Global Talent Retention: Understanding Employee Turnover Around the World offers a comprehensive and context-specific perspective on this critical issue. Despite extensive research on employee retention, much of the theory and research have been centered around the United States, which may not be applicable to the majority of employees who work for firms that are not U.S.-owned or based. This book seeks to address this gap by providing a global lens that considers the unique cultural and institutional factors that influence employee retention.

Contributions from scholars from diverse cultural contexts in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East are included in Global Talent Retention, ensuring a multi-dimensional understanding of employee turnover. The chapters in this book cover many of the world's largest and most dynamic economies, including Bulgaria, China, Denmark, Germany, India, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Each chapter delves into the institutional, legal, and cultural context that relates to employee mobility, conducts a review of context-specific research, and explores how prominent turnover theories may operate differently in different contexts.

The implications of these findings for research and practice in employee turnover and retention are significant. By recognizing the diverse perspectives and factors that influence employee behavior, organizations can develop more effective strategies and policies to retain their top talent. This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners interested in understanding the global landscape of employee retention and developing strategies to address this critical challenge.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839092961