About the 2011
Global Talent Index

In early 2011 Heidrick & Struggles, in partnership with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), undertook a study to encapsulate the current state of global talent and its future configuration around the planet.

The resulting research, incorporating the data analysis of sixty countries, shows subtle shifts and changes as it measures global talent in 2011 and anticipates future realities in 2015. The Heidrick & Struggles Global Talent Index (GTI) uses quantitative and qualitative data to measure the economic indicators, cultural contexts, trends in education, foreign direct investment (FDI), mortality, health and market fluidity that will impact the ability of talent to thrive within these countries. All data was collected and prepared independently by the EIU.

As the global economy continues to recover, the demand for talent is projected to greatly outpace supply. The purpose of this analysis is to help organizations identify potential talent challenges as well as opportunities around the world.