Slayton Search Partners – Q3 2012

Solving the Talent Drain Problem by Building a Bench of High Potentials

by John Nimesheim
In the coming years and well into the 2030’s the US is likely to see a mass exodus of upper level management and at the C-suite as the Baby Boom generation journeys into retirement. Because of this, there will be a drastic increase in the number of executive-level management positions, creating opportunity for the remaining Gen X and Y-ers and vacancies at the mid and entry level positions. However, without a strong bench of candidates with strong potential, most organizations will be left unable to fill these crucial positions. +Read More

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