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Key Takeaways
1. Deploy and develop workers. For more information, refer to the following Info-Tech OptimizeIT Talent Management tools (in no particular order):
- "Employee Satisfaction Survey"
- "IT Skills Inventory"
- "Employee Recognition and Reward Program"
- "Professional Development Program Guide"
- "Annual Professional Development Plan"
- "Quarterly Professional Development Progress Report"
2. Retaining top talent requires a change in strategy. Rather than focusing on acquiring and retaining talent, talent-savvy organizations support the issues their key people care about most: performing engaging work, improving processes, encountering fresh challenges, and interacting with people in positive ways.
Bottom Line
North America finds itself facing a talent shortage. Many technology and telecommunications companies fail to make appropriate investments in retaining and attracting top talent despite the advantages of today's knowledge economy. Without significant investments in the right talent management solutions, these enterprises will find themselves struggling in the competition for global talent.
This article was originally published by Info-Tech Research Group. Copyright (c) 1998-2008 Info-Tech Research Group. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission.
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