According to a 2008 survey of employers, "60% of respondents report that they have a leadership talent shortage right now that will impede their organization's performance. That is up from 16% just one year ago. Another 31% expect a leadership shortage will impede performance within the next four years." (p. 2)
Aon Consulting. (2008). Aon consulting's 2008 benefits and talent survey. Chicago, IL: Aon Corporation.
"More than 1,100 employers participated in the 2008 Benefits and Talent Survey." The participants were primarily senior HR leaders or benefits administrators and managers. 41% of the respondents represented organizations with 501-5,000 employees. 36% were from organizations with fewer than 500, and 22% had 5,001 or more employees. (p.2)