Graduate Skills Development: Talent in the Scottish Government
Published: 2013
Author(s) Name: Bernadette Scott, Nadia Ali |
Author(s) Affiliation: Scotland, U.K.
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Abstract
The economic downturn challenges organisations with the necessity of financial savings in the short term, and the need for
innovation and efficiency in the longer (CIPD, 2009a). Getting the most from employees will require an intensified focus on skills and
knowledge transfer, with learning and development activity becoming crucial. The forecast skills deficit has resulted in a review of approach
using strategic succession management and effective talent management systems (Hewitt, 2009). This article provides case analysis in 2010
of a key UK public sector organisation, the Scottish Government. It considers the importance of these issues with particular emphasis on
graduate talent skills and attributes. Line manager’s roles and policy insights are also considered in the overall discussion enabled via
questionnaire and interview analysis.
Keywords: Talent Management, Graduate Employability Development Attributes
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