The document discusses current and emerging trends in talent management including talent shortages due to retiring baby boomers, an aging workforce, and the upskilling of jobs. It also discusses the evolution to more personalized learning and emerging practices centered around customization and giving learners input and control. Generational differences are explored between Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen M. Emerging topics like the rise of women in education and the workforce as well as the growth of social networking are summarized. The challenges of reskilling and upskilling the workforce are also briefly outlined.