Harrogate 2008: Kia puts top talent in the driving seat

Kia Motors has boosted retention of its high-potential staff over the last 18 months to 94% after over-hauling its succession planning strategy.

Gaining the buy-in of senior management was crucial in implementing the new approach, which resulted in the increase of 29 percentage points, Gary Tomlinson, head of HR at Kia Motors, told the conference.
 

It’s untenable to have a normal retirement age in public-sector schemes that is significantly different from the state retirement age

Brian Bailey, Director of pensions, West Midlands Pension Fund and member of High Pay Commission