Global talent management in an age of disruption

Paul A.L. Evans; Vladimir Pucik; Günter K. Stahl; Ingmar Björkman

doi:10.1016/j.orgdyn.2025.101149

Global talent management in an age of disruption

Paul A.L. Evans^*, Vladimir Pucik, Günter K. Stahl, Ingmar Björkman

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Department of Management Studies

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Abstract

What principles should guide talent management in global organizations in our age of disruptive change? We briefly outline five trends affecting talent management, leading us then to present five guiding principles at the heart of a conceptual wheel: Profit with purpose at the core; building capabilities; navigating dualistic tensions; nurturing alignment and differentiation; and ensuring shared responsibility. The conclusion summarizes the implications: In this volatile age, global talent management must evolve towards purpose driven and capability focused people management, with an emphasis on skills rather than jobs.

Original language	English
Article number	101149
Journal	Organizational Dynamics
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orgdyn.2025.101149
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 24 Mar 2025
MoE publication type	A1 Journal article-refereed

Keywords

Disruption
Dualities
Global organization
HRM
Organizational capabilities
Skills-based management
Sustainability
Talent management

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