What is Talent Management and why it matters

Workforce and talent management brings together the operational and strategic sides of managing people. Workforce management focuses on having the right capacity and skills in place to meet today’s needs. Talent management takes a longer view — identifying and developing future leaders, creating succession pipelines, and aligning career growth with organizational strategy. Together, they ensure that the right people are in the right roles, now and in the future.

Why it matters

Talent is one of the strongest predictors of organizational resilience. In a world of rapid technological change, demographic shifts, and competitive labor markets, organizations cannot afford to leave workforce capability to chance. Effective workforce and talent management aligns strategy with execution, reduces risks from skill shortages, and helps retain high-performing employees.

Explore Workforce & Talent Management Resources
In this hub, you’ll find resources covering all aspects of workforce and talent management. Topics include workforce planning, succession management, leadership development, and skills-based hiring. You’ll also find practical frameworks for aligning role and capability data with long-term talent strategy.

For organizations facing rapid change, there are insights on reskilling and redeployment, as well as strategies for building agility into your workforce. For those focused on retention and engagement, resources highlight how career pathways and development opportunities can reduce turnover and strengthen commitment.

Whether you are just beginning to formalize your approach or are refining mature systems, these resources provide research, tools, and practical guidance to help you build a workforce that is aligned, agile, and prepared for the future of work.

Workforce Talent Management – what it is – benefits 5 key pillars- future trends – Explore

Definitions and research into the factors that predict potential and how to measure them Read Now   or  Download

AI – types and algorithms. AI in Talent Management –  risk, perils and positives.  Read More or Download Research Report

AI in Talent Management-Risk & Governance briefing – update – what changed, what works, common problems – identifying risk, governance needs – Explore

Key questions on the use of AI in Human Resources  2024 – Read Now 

AI Governance Guide for Talent Management Systems – for HR, OD, L & D & Talent Management Leaders. Practical templates to use AI safely  Download 

9 fatal errors through the Talent Management Lifecyle and how to fix them – Explore

Key questions on the use of AI in Human Resources  2024 – Read Now 

AI Governance Guide for Talent Management Systems – for HR, OD, L & D & Talent Management Leaders. Practical templates to use AI safely  Download