Here you will find suggested readings and extra sources to get a deeper knowledge of the topics covered in this Week.

Check also the bibliography to consult the sources for the MOOC.


  • Frank, F. D., Finnegan, R. P., & Taylor, C. R. (2004). The race for talent: Retaining and engaging workers in the 21st century. Human resource planning, 27(3).
  • Kapur, D., & McHale, J. (2005). Give Us Your Best and Brightest: The Global Hunt for Talent and Its Impact on the Developing World. Brooking Institution Press.
  • Lee, E. S., Szkudlarek, B., Nguyen, D. C., & Nardon, L. (2020). Unveiling the canvas ceiling: A multidisciplinary literature review of refugee employment and workforce integration. International Journal of Management Reviews, 22(2), 193-216.
  • Mohajeri Norris, E., & Gillespie, J. (2009). How study abroad shapes global careers: Evidence from the United States. Journal of studies in International Education, 13(3), 382-397.
  • O'Leary, B. S., Lindholm, M. L., Whitford, R. A., & Freeman, S. E. (2002). Selecting the best and brightest: Leveraging human capital. Human Resource Management: Published in Cooperation with the School of Business Administration, The University of Michigan and in alliance with the Society of Human Resources Management, 41(3), 325-340.
  • Shachar, A. (2006). The race for talent: Highly skilled migrants and competitive immigration regimes. New York University School of Law.

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