Talent Management and Employee Performance: A Quantitative Assessment during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the significant impact of talent management on employees’ performance in the COVID-19, in public universities of Pakistan. This study examines employee performance through the determinants of talent recruitment, talent development, and retention management. Based on vigorous literature, the conceptualization of this study was designed. To accomplish this research, the data was collected through a survey questionnaire with the cross-sectional process. Random sampling was adopted to collect data from public universities in Sindh, Pakistan. After collection, the sample of 409 was found usable. With the assistance of AMOS, a positive and significant impact of talent management determinants were found on employee performance. The study's findings can provide guidelines for the higher authorities of public universities to deal with the education system in any challenging situation. This can also contribute to acquiring the improved quality of education provided through distance learning by enhancing the skills of teaching faculty in case of any disaster situation. The study may also contribute to the literature on human resource management and organizational behaviour. This study may also assist the Higher education commission and other related authorities in creating policies and strategies that can enhance the capabilities and the quality of education, specifically in underdeveloped countries like Pakistan.