Talent Management and Employee Performance in Selected Commercial Banks in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria

Abstract

Following the tendency of some commercial banks to attract and hire top talents, train and develop a pool of intellectual capabilities without seemingly retaining key performers, this study assessed the relationship between talent management and employee performance in selected commercial banks in Asaba, Delta State. Descriptive survey design was adopted. Data were generated from Guaranteed Trust Bank, Plc and First Bank of Nigeria, Plc Staff on a 5-point Likert scale structured questionnaire. Hypothesis was tested with Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient. Regression technique was used to analyze the data collected. The findings revealed a positive relationship between talent management and employee performance. The study concluded that talent management was significantly related to employee performance. The authors advocated that the banks and other corporate organizations should enrich job contents and offer growth opportunities, in order to retain their top talents. Besides, talented employees are productive resources capable of adding value and competitiveness in organizations.

Keywords: Talent Management, Employee Performance, Commercial Banks, Asaba, Nigeria