Talent management is how employers recruit and develop a workforce that is as productive as possible and likely to stay with their organization long term. When implemented strategically, this process can help improve the overall performance of the business and ensure that it remains competitive.
Talent Management is a distinct function of Human Resource Management. HRM's objective is to hire the right people and manage them effectively through thoughtful policies and procedures. Talent Management focuses on ways to develop employees by mapping out career paths and training programs.
Talent managers are confident individuals responsible for hiring, training and retaining the very best candidates for their company. They take a strategic approach to human resources, identifying any talent gaps, finding opportunities for staff to develop their skills and creating a positive working culture.
The talent management process usually includes the following steps: Planning. Attracting talent. Selecting. Developing. Retaining. Transitioning.
For example, McKinsey's recommended framework includes five core functions: Finding and Hiring the Right People. Learning and Growing. Managing and Rewarding Performance. Tailoring the Employee Experience. Optimizing Workforce Planning and Strategy.
Managing a highly-skilled team to assist with talent development and acquisition. Organising and overseeing individual and team training programmes. Planning regular employee performance reviews and feeding back to the business. Developing and implementing employee retention programmes or strategies.
Talent Managers plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
The 3 Cs - Competency, Commitment, and Contribution - are inseparable in the realm of talent management.