The Executive View

by Alice Snell | May 23, 2007 No comments

ExecuNet announced in the results of their fifteenth annual national survey, the Executive Job Market Intelligence 2007 report, that:

More than two thirds of executives and search firms believe there is a shortage of qualified talent.

Only a third of executives believe their company is working harder today to retain top talent than one year ago.

Also included is a chart revealing some misalignment based on differing perspectives:

Exec Factors

Successful talent acquisition ” for any level or job function ” requires a solid understanding of the motivation of candidates, the attitudes of third-party suppliers, and the perception of the priorities communicated by the HR professionals.

Alice Snell

Alice Snell

Former Vice President, Taleo Research

Alice Snell is former Vice President of Taleo Research. Ms. Snell has been tracking and analyzing the intersection between technology and talent management for more than a decade. A noted […]