Part 2 of Deloitte’s Series on Talent Management focuses on the landscape of the wired world, where connecting people to what matters most is the name of the game. That’s because innovation and value emerge primarily out of people’s connections. It details how connecting is important and which kinds of connections matter most when it comes to business performance. It explores this issue and offer practical ideas to build connections that drive productivity, innovation and growth.
It's 2008: Do You Know Where Your Talent Is?
Connecting People
to What Matters
Part 2 of a Deloitte Research Series on Talent ManagementForewordDemand for knowledge workers is building even as their experiences, skills, and abilities are falling into increasingly short supply. Meanwhile, this shrinking talent pool grows ever more diverse-and their needs are shifting. They expect interesting work, career development, and ? exibility in exchange for their highly sought after capabilities. Deloitte Research's report "It's 2008: Do You Know Where Your Talent Is? Why Acquisition and Retention Strategies Don't Work" questioned the "war for talent" approach to these emerging trends. The report's author, Robin Athey, concluded that the most effective recruitment tactics, rich compensation packages, and "hot skills" bonuses don't address the core drivers of talent churn. Rather than focus on acquisition and retention, organizations should focus instead on what employees care about most: developing in ways that stretch their capabilities, deploying onto projects and roles that engage their heads and hearts, and connecting to the people and things that will help them achieve their professional goals.As we work with clients to help them build innovative talent strategies and solutions, we ? nd they are especially interested in connecting people to what matters. Technology and globalization can empower people as never before. The nature of work is changing as people connect in new and exciting ways. At the same time, however, as they race through their days, people can feel less and less connected-to each other and to a sense of purpose in their work. This latest report brings a fresh perspective to these issues. It offers practical solutions for connecting people to each other, to a sense of purpose, and to the resources that they need to be effective. "Connecting People to What Matters" is part of Deloitte Research's Talent Management series. We look forward to continuing our conversations and our work with you as we co-create next generation innovations.
Ainar Aijala Jeffrey SummerVice Chairman & Deputy CEO Global Lead, Talent Management, Global Managing Director, U.S. Human Capital Industry Leader, Human Capital Practice Financial ServicesDeloitte Consulting LLP Deloitte Consulting LLP
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Connecting People
to What Matters
"Connecting" matters. CEOs talk about the need to connect woes. Or they connect them to all the data they could possibly with customers and suppliers, across teams and silos, and to need-and more. The bottom line is that certain kinds of meet big goals. New hires are encouraged to connect with key connections are more likely to spur performance than others. people. Even getting a job is all about "being connected." Indeed, how people connect can... [download for more]
