The document discusses the challenges facing talent management in the Philippine IT-BPM industry and initiatives to address them. It notes that the industry faces a talent gap and challenges in attracting and retaining talent. Industry associations have developed programs like the Global Competitiveness Assessment Tool to raise standards and a Service Management specialization track for universities. Partnerships between industry and academia aim to better align education with industry needs. Global trends discussed include a focus on internal mobility, talent communities, and balancing short and long-term talent needs. The goals for 2016 are 1 million direct jobs, $18 billion in revenue, and for the industry to be 10.4% of GDP.