Talent Management: A Review of Its Dimensions and Loci in Contemporary Times

The challenges associated with managing talent in contemporary times are a constant source of debate among academics and consultants, but the literature on the theme is sparse and has grown somewhat irregularly. We proffer an overview of the literature on talent management, a body of work that spans several paradigms, as well as a clear statement as to what explains talent management. The new themes in talent management focus on its complexities, including issues of labour markets as well as the general task of dealing with labour uncertainty; and strategic jobs for which investments in talent are likely to yield the greatest return. We review practical themes on modern dimensions, its locus and further outlining its progression over time; which qualitatively formed our bases for generalization of the facts and conclusion proffered