Future competitiveness of Western Europe on the example of Germany and the Netherlands: are Indian professionals our piece to solving the talent shortage puzzle?
by Laura Boege; Robert J. Blomme
International Journal of Business and Globalisation (IJBG), Vol. 10, No. 1, 2013

Abstract: In order to achieve a competitive advantage in today's global environment, companies are increasingly relying on human resources as a strategic tool. However, especially the western world is as a consequence of changes in demographics and employment contracts more and more faced with skill or talent shortages. Using a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews this article shows that professionals recognise a talent shortage in Germany and the Netherlands. A diversification of the workforce by leveraging Indian professionals is further shown to be a possible solution to the skill or talent shortage problem.

Online publication date: Thu, 21-Nov-2013

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