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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Rethinking Talent in a Changing World - Littler Mendelson P.C.

At a Glance

Littler’s upcoming 2025 European Executive Employer Conference will explore how to rethink talent as the global workforce evolves. Drawing on conversations with employers and HR teams around the world, we’ll look at what’s working, where organizations are getting stuck, and how legal frameworks can help unlock—not hinder—the next wave of global talent.

Across every industry, employers are facing the same paradox: there has never been more global connectivity or access to talent, yet finding and keeping the right people has never felt harder.

Talent has become the defining currency of competitiveness. But as the global workforce evolves, so too must our understanding of what “talent” actually means—and how employers can attract, develop, and retain it in a legally compliant, sustainable way.

Redefining Talent

For decades, “talent” has been measured by qualifications, job titles, and years of experience. Those markers still matter, but they no longer tell the full story. Increasingly, adaptability, values, and potential are what distinguish thriving employees from those who simply fill a role.

Employers that continue to recruit rigidly against more traditional criteria risk missing out on tomorrow’s leaders. A CV might capture what someone has done, but not necessarily what they can do. Organizations that rethink their talent definitions—valuing curiosity, collaboration, and growth potential—will be better positioned to adapt to rapid shifts in technology,...



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