The global Covid-19 pandemic was an opportunity for HRM specialists (Collings et al, 2021), but also a problem for global talent management: the restrictions on global mobility and the consequent problems for airlines meant that moving people around the world, even as part of GTM, became more difficult.
Read: Collings et al (2021) ‘Strategic human resource management and Covid-19: emerging challenges and research opportunities’ (Journal of Management Studies), and ask yourself:
• What were and are the ongoing options for HRM specialists in emergency situations?
• What capabilities do they need to take advantage of them?