Talent management for a new era: what we have learned from the recession and what we need to focus on next

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show what we have learned from the recession. Design/methodology/approach – This paper indicates areas of change which need to be made. How to better manager people, particularly with a more diverse workforce, how to manage change, how to deal with uncertainty, and using the opportunity to align and engage the managers as a result. Findings – With the heightened levels of concern amongst top business leaders, now is the time to again raise the game of talent management. Originality/value – Although there is still much fire fighting going on in many businesses and we are not out of the woods yet, now is the time to start to stand back more and think strategically.