We use the term ‘talent’ a lot in HR and recruiting but what is talent really and how important is it to our organizations?
THE HISTORY OF TALENT
The word talent is of Latin origin meaning to scale, balance and sum. In Greek and Roman times, it was one of several ancient units of mass and was a commercial weight. The weight of talent and its value were equivalent to a naturally occurring precious metal including gold and silver. Gold doesn’t corrode and is a universal symbol of immortality and power.
