Talent Management

Talent management is at the top of business agendas around the world. If they are to compete in global markets, organisations must recruit, retain and develop the best talent, often in fields where there are skills shortages. To do this successfully, they must fulfil the career aspirations of different generations of the workforce, from Millennials and Generation Y to Generation X and Baby Boomers, while ensuring they meet key business objectives, such as succession planning. Read more

Talent mobility – the movement of talent across an organisation’s departments, divisions and locations – plays an increasingly important part in global businesses’ talent management strategies. International assignments and relocations may both form part of a corporate talent mobility programme.

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With contributions from experts, this section provides HR and talent managers, whether or not they are managing international assignments and global mobility, with the news, articles, tools and advice they need to keep up with the latest developments in talent management and formulate effective talent management solutions. It covers both policy and practice across a host of topics, including skills strategies, recruitment, and training and development, from career and leadership planning for graduate recruits and interns to developing women leaders and senior managers. Insights from the latest global mobility surveys are also featured.

See also our International Assignments, Human Resources, and Talent Management sections. For details of organisations in the global mobility industry that provide international assignment and recruitment services, as well as destination services providers and relocation management companies, see our Directory. Keep informed by subscribing to our newsletters and other publications.

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Manufacturing change

High energy costs, global tariffs, innovation, skills, decarbonisation and strategies for growth were all key topics at the National Manufacturing Conference 2026.

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Global Mobility Toolkit

Recruitment

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Hiring over 17,000 people in 150 cities: how do you hire at scale across borders?

Expanding internationally is exciting, but it comes with significant complexities. For HR leaders and global mobility professionals, scaling across borders goes beyond filling roles. Annette Ord, Commercial Director of Mauve Group, reflects on Emirates Airline's recent announcement to recruit 17,000 people across 150 global cities and the implications for employers operating globally.
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The evolving landscape of global mobility: strategy, flexibility and inclusion

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, global mobility is no longer a niche function reserved for executives or specialised roles. It has evolved into a mainstream component of talent management and business strategy, enabling organisations to develop leaders, support business priorities, and foster diverse, inclusive experiences across the workforce. Marianne Curphey spoke with Eileen Mullaney, Vialto, to find out more.
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The Purpose Pivot: 66% of talent ready to quit for more meaningful work

Report from Tomorrow University highlights the role of education in bridging the gap between career success and life fulfilment

Learning & Development

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Closing the UK’s digital skills gap

The Workforce Digital Skills Summit at the historic London Guildhall addressed how to uplift the widespread lack of digital skills among working-age adults and the universal benefits of upskilling. Ledetta Asfa-Wossen finds out more.
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AI and inclusion in tech

AI and inclusion was a hot topic at Women in Tech Week as thousands gathered to discuss disparities in the UK tech workforce and solutions to get it where it needs to be.
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Pivoting to a career in tech

Switching to a new industry or starting a completely different role can be daunting, but not if you know how. Ledetta Asfa-Wossen went to glean insights from October’s Women in Tech Week.
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