A: I think movement of staff between companies is likely to increase in the future. Although once rare in business, open competition for other companies’ people is now widely accepted. Fast-moving markets demand that fast-moving organizations to be continually refreshed with new talent.
B: Movement of staff helps in business management. For employees, there will be a wider choice of jobs. As for employers, they will free more free to select candidates for a job vacancy. Employers can employ people not in high demand and place valuable employees where they won’t be tempted by job offers constantly. Another option is for them to team up with other companies to offer cross-company career paths. If manning retention in the past was similar to tending a dam, nowadays it is more like managing a river. The aim is not to stop water from flowing but to control its direction and speed.