Addressing Struggle to Attract & Retain Critical Skills

According to a recent study, Companies Worldwide Struggle to Attract & Retain Critical Skills & High-Potential Employee, conducted by Towers Watson and WorldatWork, a vast majority of companies worldwide, including a growing number of U.S. companies, continues to struggle with attracting and retaining the high-potential and critical-skill employees necessary to increase their global competitiveness. The survey also found that employees are experiencing high levels of stress, a trend that many employers and employees expect to continue for the next three years.

Human Resources IQ speaks with Laura Sejen, Managing Director and Towers Watson Global Practice Leader of Rewardsand Laurie Bienstock, North America Practice Director for Towers Watson’s Reward Practice on market issues, needs gaps, performance management and additional strategies for attracting and retaining talent.