Conceptual Paper on Action Research in a Chinese Lithium Electric Materials Company: Brain Drain, Talent-Position Mismatch and Talent Outflow

With the globalization of economy and trade as well as the rapid development in information and communication technologies (ICT), the competition for human resources has become extremely fierce. Recruitment, as the first link in corporate human resource management, is not only an important channel for the company to replenish fresh power and obtain outstanding talents, but also determines whether the company can establish a scientific and effective human resource management system. This conceptual paper first provides a brief introduction to WOYIDI company and its organizational structure. Following, this study analysed the various composition ratios and recruitment characteristics of WOYIDI company’s existing staff team, with a specific focus on describing the current situation of the recruitment policy of the company. Problems was then diagnosed, and research questions and objectives were developed. Subsequently, this paper reviewed the past literature, and identified the intervention plans. Last but not least, the proposed research methodology, data analysis tools and conclusions were also discussed.