A term originating in management and Human Resources (HR) that refers to the structures and culture in which talent flows -- into and within and out of an organization.  This "ecosystem" approach to personnel management is intended to provide a better employee experience and be more adaptive to business needs.  Included in an organization’s talent ecosystem are the sources it uses to recruit talent, such as online job marketplaces, college internships, freelance gigs, and contractors.  In an effective talent ecosystem, employees should have clear pathways for advancement or movement within an organization and be able to identify where their work relates most vitally to that of others.