Talent Management by Larry Israelite book review and summary from getAbstract

Talent Management Take-Aways according to getAbstract:

• Talent management isn't a job just for the human resources department anymore.

• Everyone in the organization should be involved, from executives to salesclerks.

• As the workforce ages, the talent pool is shrinking.

• Thus, organizations face an even greater need for comprehensive talent management, ideally starting from the top.

• Customize talent plans and strategies to fit your company and your industry.

• Integrate your talent needs with your business goals. Separating them will jeopardize both.

• Learn from six companies that excel in talent management: Cisco Systems, McDonald's, Avon Products, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Ciena and Liberty Mutual Group.

• Leaders' transparency, honesty and commitment ease workers' resistance to change.

• Don't be afraid to revamp long-established systems, like performance evaluations.

• Take advantage of new technology but keep your methods simple and focused.

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