In almost every conversation I have had with a senior business executive over the past three years, one consistent theme has emerged. How do we recruit and retain the best talent? How can we win the talent war?

As the world economy globalizes so does our talent. To be a world leader it is not good enough just to employ the best people in your home market - you need the best people in every market. That pool of superior talent is limited, which is one of the factors driving sharp increases in senior executive pay.

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