Talent Management and Effectiveness of Recruitment Process: A Study of Higher Education Institutions in Central India

Purpose: The present study aims to investigate the influence of talent management on effectiveness of recruitment process undertaken in higher education institutions in Central India. This paper has clarified the meaning of talent management and why is it crucial. It had explained factors which are important for its effective implementation. Theoretical framework: For this, teachers working in higher education institutions in Central India were selected and data was collected from the selected teachers with the help of a structured questionnaire. The study is based upon various literature review which has been presented in paper. Design: For the purpose of present study, a sample of 200 respondents working in different higher education institutions of the region was selected. Three dimensions of the talent management such as talent acquisition, talent development and succession planning were measured with the help of statements on five-point Likert scale. Similarly, effectiveness of recruitment process in higher education institutions was measured with the help of three statements. Findings highlighted that talent Management was found to be the strongest predictor of effectiveness of the recruitment process being followed in higher educational institutions; followed by talent acquisition and succession planning. Findings: Suggested that educational institutions need to follow a clear talent acquisition and management policy and focus on to acquire talented employees so that their recruitment process becomes effective. Moreover, educational institutions need to organize training programs for employees that would help employees to acquire job related competencies. The benefits of an effectively implemented talent management improves retention ratio. Practical implications: Higher education organizations if inclined towards talent management strategy must ensure that how they define it and it need to be aligned with goals of the organization.Top management need to define clear line accountability and take care of practices with relation to evidence based practices . Originality: This paper will be of value to all organizations seeking to understand Talent management with its impact on recruitment process.