Today's talent contest: the battle for talent in the UK is hotting up

Author： Phillips Chris  

Publisher： Emerald Group Publishing Ltd

ISSN： 0967-0734

Source： Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol.15, Iss.3, 2007-05, pp. : 3-5

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Abstract

Purpose - Looks at the increasingly competitive battle to recruit individuals in possession of scarce skills. Design/methodology/approach - Discusses the problems caused by an aging population in the UK and its impact on recruitment. Findings - As the population ages, the pressure on traditional sources of talent intensifies. Originality/value - Gives details of best practices that can help tackle the talent shortage.

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