Surviving the War for Talent in Asia: How Innovation Can Help

2. The Talent Shortage Challenge

Chapter Contents

• The War for Talent 14

• The Hiring Buzz 16

• What Talents Are in Short Supply? 17

• Where is Talent in Short Supply? 20

• Why Are the Right Talents Lacking? 22

The talent shortage challenge is indeed intense in Asia with the imbalance of supply and demand for the right talent. The experience that multinationals in Asia experience is akin to a highly competitive environment commonly referred to as the “War for Talent.”

Introduction

This chapter explains what the War for Talent means to companies operating in Asia today. We first look at the key factors that have contributed to this shortage. We then review which talents are in short supply and locations in Asia where such shortages are most ...