Peer Regression Analysis

by Shally Steckerl, Microsoft

Recruiting for high impact roles, both senior and individual contributor levels, in markets where there is already distress about the shrinking talent supply is only going to become more difficult as our economy strengthens. While it’s well known that there is a diminishing supply of talent in many industries, effects like the “brain drain,” retiring Baby Boomers, and professional disciplines suffering from declining collegiate enrollments, will only aggravate the problem. Successful organizations will need to devise and implement forward thinking plans not only to counteract the effect, but also to gain a competitive advantage.