The US and Denmark best to produce and attract talent
The U.S. and the Nordic countries are the world's top performers when it comes to developing, attracting and retaining skilled employees. That is the conclusion of the Global Talent Index Report: The Outlook to 2015.
The high performance in the Nordic countries, with Denmark in the lead, can be explained by high public spending on education and its high quality at all stages. Like Denmark, the United States is at nearly full points with 1 out of 3 top 500 universities located in the U.S., creating a continuous stream of well-equipped graduates.
The global war for talent is on
The Heidrick & Struggles Global Talent Index shows that demand for talent across the globe is outstripping supply and that the best employees will vote with their feet and move to regions and companies that provide them with the best opportunities. Thus, one in three executives worldwide are not satisfied with the quality of hires over the last two years, raising questions about the ability of companies to provide sustained economic growth, according to the leadership advisory firm.
About Global Talent Index
Incorporating the data analysis of sixty countries, the Global Talent Index measures global talent in 2011 and anticipates future realities in 2015. The Heidrick & Struggles Global Talent Index uses quantitative and qualitative data to measure the economic indicators, cultural contexts, trends in education, foreign direct investment, mortality, health and market fluidity that will impact the ability of talent to thrive within these countries. All data was collected and prepared independently by the EIU.
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