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2011 | 1(78) | 97-114

Article title

GLOBAL TALENT MANAGEMENT: NEW CHALLENGES FOR THE CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCE FUNCTION IN THE GLOBAL RECESSION

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This paper examines recent developments in global talent management and the role of the corporate HR function in international companies in a period of global financial crises. It also highlights emerging trends in global talent management as well as new roles for corporate HRM in organizations.
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W artykule przedstawiono ostatnie osiągnięcia w dziedzinie globalnego zarządzania talentami oraz rolę, jaką, w dobie światowego kryzysu finansowego, spełnia zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi w firmach międzynarodowych. Omówiono także pojawiające się trendy globalnego zarządzania talentami i nowe role ZZL w organizacjach.

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97-114

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2011-02-15

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  • Hugh Scullion, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland

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11PLAAAA096012

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bwmeta1.element.018c6c54-ac2e-3a79-ac9a-ffaf80b0d101
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