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Future competitiveness of Western Europe on the example of Germany and the Netherlands: are Indian professionals our piece to solving the talent shortage puzzle?

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  • Laura Boege
  • Robert J. Blomme

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In order to achieve a competitive advantage in today's global environment, companies are increasingly relying on human resources as a strategic tool. However, especially the western world is as a consequence of changes in demographics and employment contracts more and more faced with skill or talent shortages. Using a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews this article shows that professionals recognise a talent shortage in Germany and the Netherlands. A diversification of the workforce by leveraging Indian professionals is further shown to be a possible solution to the skill or talent shortage problem.

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  • Laura Boege & Robert J. Blomme, 2013. "Future competitiveness of Western Europe on the example of Germany and the Netherlands: are Indian professionals our piece to solving the talent shortage puzzle?," International Journal of Business and Globalisation, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 10(1), pages 14-30.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbglo:v:10:y:2013:i:1:p:14-30
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