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Contents Cover stories, Pages 9 & 12 The New Malaysian Talent Market How one emerging economy is charting an ambitious workforce course. By Johan Mahmood Merican The Tides of Change Futurist Graeme Codrington forecasts the labour market. By the Editors HRO Today Forum APAC 13 Making Change Happen A cutting-edge panel on the realities of transformation. By the Editors. 14 Enter the Dragon The shift from cost to quality is underway in APAC. by Anthony Raja Devadoss 15 Sailing in Whirlpools Multiple locations, multiple currencies—multiple challenges. By Ang Weina 16 Advisorial Advice One panel's exploration of the state of the industry. By Ethan Kline HROA Pulse 20 MSP 23 Splashing in the Talent Pool Learning to play smart on a global level. By Elliot Clark 28 Contractor Control A telecom company outlines a blueprint for change. By Debbie Bolla Workforce Leadership 30 Seeking Unification Savvy organisations are aligning multiple processes under the talent umbrella. By Russ Banham Regional Report 34 Into Africa Squirrels and Nuts Forecasting outsourcing's next drivers. By Faye Holland An ascendant continent offers regional and multinational opportunities. By Catherine Tooher Strategic Sourcing 38 46 Departments 4 CEO's Corner The Befuddled Dragon 6 8 Editor's Note Singapore Swings Upside News from the world of work. Columns 43 Change Management More effort might not equal better results. By Guy Ellis 44 Retention Good swimmers can be most prone to jump ship. Here's how to keep them onboard. By Simon Brown Recruitment Report Attracting the next generation of talent isn't as easy as you think. By D. Zachary Misko Roadmapping Optimisation Making the choice to engage in ambitious outsourcing requires learning to say no as well as yes. By John de Waal SPRING 2012 | www.hroglobal.com [3]