Organizations around the globe have been battered by unprecedented economic turmoil, as years of extraordinary growth gave way to a deep recession. Now, as whispers of an economic recovery grow louder, some anticipate that this too, will produce its own difficulties. Korn/Ferry sat down with a select group of human resource directors from consumer products companies across Asia Pacific to discuss the critical issues faced by HR professionals and the impact of an economic recovery on their organizations at large.

Navigating the New Talent Management Realities in the Consumer Industry reveal that as the war for talent prepares to reignite, particularly in Asia, it is crucial for companies to rethink how they engage with key talent, assess changes in employee values and reinvigorate related management strategies. They need to become more dynamic in the ways they identify and develop their best performers, and most importantly, leaders must continue to find ways to connect with and clearly communicate what the company stands for with their employees.