As the nature of the global workforce evolves, talent shortages have become ubiquitous, exacerbated by societal and economic shifts. Technology is also advancing rapidly, shaping the demand for skills and jobs and intensifying competition between countries, cities and companies for the best workers.  

Talent mobility is crucial to address skills shortages and offset the negative impact of ageing workforces. Access to global skilled workers has emerged as a key to competitiveness, innovation, and improved diversity. Issues such as public resistance to immigration in some regions and the complexity of migration rules and procedures pose challenges to these efforts to attract global talent. What policies and practices enhance countries’ capacity to draw in talented migrants? What are the talent initiatives that turn cities into magnets for migration? How are companies adopting a more global perspective, not only sourcing talented employees globally but also deploying them across borders? Moreover, what are the factors that influence workers’ willingness to relocate?

The Financial Times, in partnership with The Stepstone Group, convened senior policy makers, business leaders and experts to discuss the key drivers of talent mobility, the pivotal policies to remain competitive in the global competition for skilled workers, and the business strategies required to harness their potential. 

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