Saturday, November 21, 2009

Top Talent, Top Strength

Recently, I've read commentary that forecasts job changes by a surprisingly large percentage of employees when the economy stabilizes. Given this prediction, plus the fact that baby boomers have already begun to retire, it's clear that supply management leaders face a grave threat to business success in the near future. In short, intelligence might walk out the door precisely at the moment when business begins to boom again.

For this reason, it's imperative that we refocus today. Retaining high performers is a top priority. Now more than ever, talent management is critical to our companies' success.

Like so many people with whom I've spoken recently, you might operate under the assumption that, due to the current business environment, your employees are simply thankful to have jobs. You might assume they're not being recruited or looking for the next opportunity. In reality, however, recruiters are actively contacting your high-performing supply management professionals — especially those in leadership roles.

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