By Michal Kalinowski in Universum Quarterly 3/2010

Friends, it’s time we admit it: Today’s younger generations are more sophisticated than we were at their age. They move in a transparent world where the flow of information is enormous. They know how to navigate through it, separating truth from lies with a strong sense of what is credible. In this world, employers looking to hire these generations have to be courageous. They have to have the courage to  tell the truth. Those who don’t will be spotted and discarded by talent. Read the rest of this entry »

Due to a critical shortage of experienced staff, attrition is an “every-day hazard for companies operating in East Asia”, reports the FT.

In her article, “Aggressive hiring keeps the talent moving”, Elaine Moore, gives the example of RBS Coutts, which lost one third of its staff to its rival BSI.

According to her, the war for talent is not only affecting private banking and big corporations, but also small businesses where employees are known to switch jobs for minimal salary increases. Read the rest of this entry »