As growth comes to a standstill in developed economies, emerging markets offer a glimmer of hope.  While these countries (which include China and India) face their own challenges ahead, many companies believe they represent the best economic prospect in these turbulent times.

Recently, we conducted a study to understand how the Global Top Companies—those who are rated best in the world for their leadership practices—are responding to these challenges. Not surprisingly, we discovered that these companies are leading the way when it comes to anticipating and managing talent issues in emerging markets.

In this white paper, we present the four strategies they use to optimize talent in emerging markets.  In addition to nailing the fundamentals, these companies make talent a priority from the start.