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Objective: This study investigates the effect of career management strategies on employee performance within selected insurance companies in Lagos State, Nigeria, aiming to address a research gap in understanding this relationship. Theoretical Framework: Drawing upon Krumboltz's Social Learning Theory, which emphasises the influence of social factors and environmental experiences on career decisions, this study explores how career management practices contribute to employee performance. Method: The study adopted a survey research design. The population was 879 employees of five selected insurance firms. Total enumeration technique was adopted. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and simple regressions]. Results and Discussion: Findings revealed that career management had a significant effect on the performance of employees of selected insurance firms in Lagos State, Nigeria (F(4, 833)= 156.914, Adj.R2 = 0.427, p< 0.05). The study concluded that career management has influence and plays an important role in improving the performance of insurance firms in Lagos State, Nigeria. Research Implications: Insurance companies' management should ensure an upward trajectory in their employees' professional journey, including certifying an employee progresses from an entry-level position to management and transitioning from one unit in the organisation to another. Originality/Value: the findings highlight the role of career planning, advancement, mentoring, and performance evaluation in shaping employee outcomes. The regression analysis conducted in this study reveals robust and positive relationships between these career management dimensions and employee performance, indicating that these factors collectively account for a substantial proportion of the variance in performance levels observed among employees.].
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