Industry 4.0 and effective talent management: The role of employer branding

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Effective talent management has become more difficult given the unprecedented rate of change triggered by the latest industrial revolution. The impact is especially strong with the UK engineering industry meaning that new and varied ways of developing talent are essential in order for organizations to remain competitive.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "Industry 4.0 and effective talent management: The role of employer branding", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 27 No. 5, pp. 13-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-05-2019-0128