The fight for global talent: new directions, new competitors - a case study on Singapore

• Published in: Career development international Vol. 7; no. 2; pp. 109 - 114
• Main Authors: Bhasin, Balbir B., Low Kim Cheng, Patrick
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bradford MCB UP Ltd 01.04.2002; Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• Subjects: Competition; Competitive advantage; Conferences (Gatherings); Economic development; Ethnic Groups; Expatriate employees; Expatriates; Foreign investment; Government (Administrative Body); Human capital; Improvement; Incentives; International; Labor market; Leaders; Minority Groups; Multiracial Persons; Official Languages; Population; Presidents; Prime ministers; Professional recruitment; Professionals; R&D; Research & development; Research and Development; Singapore; Talent; War; Singapore; Improvement; Singapore; Expatriates; Professionals
• ISSN: 1362-0436; 1758-6003
• DOI: 10.1108/13620430210421632

Reveals that companies are testing new ways to entice professionals into their field due to the lack of global talent available. States that this is increasing in importance since having the right people can yield greater financial returns. States that the USA used to be a haven for talented individuals but now other countries are joining the battle to entice individuals, examining the case of Singapore and the problems encountered. Concludes that for the most part Singapore has been successful.