Digital transformation: study of Spanish companies reveals talent management is the key to achieving high levels of digital maturity

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings A study involving 314 Spanish companies explored how digital transformation (DT) influences talent management, particularly in talent attraction, retention, and overall workforce strategies. The findings indicated that the changes brought about by DT impact talent attraction, talent retention, and talent management in general, but also revealed that talent management is the key to achieving high levels of digital maturity. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.