Open Talent 1st Edition

Open Talent 1st Edition by John Winsor and Jin H. Paik invites leaders, HR professionals, and entrepreneurs to rethink how organizations source, engage, and scale talent in a rapidly changing global economy. This compelling guide captures the shift from traditional employment to flexible, skills-based networks—essential reading for anyone shaping workforce strategy today.

Discover practical frameworks and real-world examples that explain how to build and manage open talent ecosystems—from gig and freelance communities to strategic partnerships and internal talent marketplaces. The authors translate complex concepts into actionable steps for recruiting, vetting, governance, and measuring the ROI of distributed teams. Whether you’re leading a startup in San Francisco, managing global projects in London, or designing workforce programs in Singapore, the strategies here are designed to work across markets and industries.

Why this book matters: it moves beyond theory to show how to reduce cost, accelerate innovation, and unlock specialized skills on demand while maintaining quality and compliance. Readers will gain tools to design resilient talent strategies, foster collaborative networks, and align organizational culture with flexible work models.

Clear, research-backed, and forward-looking, Open Talent 1st Edition is both a playbook and a roadmap for the future of work. Ideal for CHROs, talent managers, consultants, and business leaders seeking competitive advantage through smarter workforce design. Order your copy today and start transforming the way your organization finds, engages, and scales the talent that drives growth.

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