Getting talent right

Finding and retaining the right talent, and simultaneously managing costs, is a perennial challenge for businesses of every size in every sector worldwide. The competition for talent is as fierce as ever, as the global population ages, the nature of work changes and companies look for the skills they need to grow. Many organisations also lack the sort of information they require to make informed plans and decisions; e.g., information about returns on investment in human capital, staff productivity and employees' views.

What does this mean for your business?

Tackling such issues successfully involves adopting a more strategic approach, based on a powerful employer brand. With better information, companies can also identify the kinds of skills they need, and where they need those skills, to realise their short; and long-term plans. One key step is to embed and integrate workforce planning into business planning from the start, rather than treating talent as an afterthought. This demands strong board support on talent sourcing and management, and close on-going collaboration between HR and the business. Put simply, managing and capitalising on talent is no longer a role that can; or should; be left to the HR function alone. Talent strategy and business strategy must go hand in hand. Otherwise, there's likely to be a big gap between what you aim to do and your ability to do it.

How can we help

• Manage your talent: We can help you rethink your entire people strategy and assess the effectiveness of your HR function, in light of the profound changes now taking place in the talent arena.


• Make reward strategic: We can help you make your reward and compensation strategy truly strategic by developing market-driven total compensation programmes that meet all your employees' expectations while meeting good governance standards and satisfying external reviewers.


• Measure for improved performance: We can help you develop human capital measurement and benchmarking solutions that address your organisational challenges and inform your business and HR strategy.


• Manage risk and compliance: We can help you understand and manage the tax and compliance risks inherent in global talent deployments.


• Leverage technology and efficiency: We can help you put the right people in the right locations, at the right times in a cost effective and efficient way.