Organizations are moving away from "growth by hiring" toward high-performance models that prioritize quality and specialized skills.
Traditional command-and-control models have failed; leadership is now a primary factor in employee retention. Global Talent Trends 2026 - Mercer The new war for talent … and leadership
: By 2026, roughly 71% of executives expect to hire from abroad regularly, and 40% believe the most successful companies will hire globally by default by 2028. 2. Leadership as a "Fringe Benefit" Organizations are moving away from "growth by hiring"