In a year that combined a continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic and a reset of the employee experience dubbed 'The Great Resignation' this book is an in-depth analysis of how the world of talent acquisition has to adapt at pace to attract, engage and retain digital talent. Meticulously researched with real life case studies, this book is a must-read for every HR leader tasked with transforming their organization's talent offering. * Charu Malhotra, Head of Global Talent Marketing, PA Consulting *
Few in the staffing industry have the experience, access and authority to be able to write a book like this. Digital Talent covers topical urgencies like diversity & inclusion, digital leadership, shift to remote, evolution of HR technology and the changing relationship we have with work. We are fortunate that Mervyn Dinnen and Matt Alder - two veterans of the industry who each independently have forged unique paths as analysts and commentators - can collaborate so successfully in pulling together the trends which are shaping the world of work today. An essential read. * Hung Lee, Curator, Recruiting Brainfood *
This book is a gem - summarizing a wide range of data into a highly readable and useful book. Matt & Mervyn have provided the HR and talent acquisition profession with an outstanding overview of the challenges and opportunities that define this century as well as insight into how to adapt. Highly recommended. * Kevin Wheeler, Founder, The Future of Talent Institute *
Digital Talent covers an incredible range of areas in a consistently accessible and rich way. Any organization or practitioner interested in navigating through the fog of hype around the implications of an ever-increasing digital focus will find this book invaluable, both as a gateway and a guide. Whether it is busting myths about millennials or looking at the changing nature of the functions driving progress, there is a wealth smartly positioned thinking and provocation in its pages. * David D'Souza, Membership Director, CIPD *
I am absolutely delighted that our Institute's research has helped with the research for Digital Talent. There has never been a more important time for modern leaders to embrace digital transformation and people centric technology in connecting their people to purpose, to accomplishment and to one another. * Robert Ordever, Managing Director, OC Tanner Europe *
Digital Talent makes a well-researched and eloquent case for businesses to radically change their thinking around talent acquisition, performance enablement and leadership. It covers all aspects of the talent journey and creates a compelling vision for the transformation of the future workplace. This book is an urgent wake-up call for HR and business leaders everywhere. * Lucinda Carney, CEO & Founder, Actus Software *
Yet another barnstorming book from Mervyn and Matt this time about digital talent. The book is a blend of insight, good ideas and practical solutions to a challenge most organizations are struggling with: how do we attract, hire and retain the digital capability we need to be successful? This really is a must-read for all those dealing with this business critical issue. * Kevin Green, Chief People Officer, First Bus PLC and best-selling author of Competitive People Strategy *
