Unlocking human potential for institutional excellence: an examination of talent management practices and employee productivity in Ogun State universities, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between talent management practices and employee productivity in Ogun State universities, Nigeria. The study aimed to investigate the influence of talent management on employee productivity and identify strategies for unlocking human potential and driving institutional excellence. A survey research design was used, and data were collected with a self-structured questionnaire from 586 academic and non-academic employees of four selected universities in Ogun State and simple random sampling technique was employed, the research instrument was validated by the average variance (0.831). Cronbach’s alpha of the scale for the variable was greater than 0.70, which suggest that instrument was reliable and data gathered was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (simple linear regression analysis). The result showed there was a positive influence talent management on employee productivity in universities in Ogun State at the value of (β= .517, t = 14.791, p< 0.05), supporting previous research that effective talent management practices improve employee productivity. The study also showed a significant relationship between talent management and organizational performance, emphasizing the importance of talent management in achieving organizational objectives. The study recommends that universities in Ogun State should develop and implement effective talent management programs, invest in training and development programs, and conduct regular assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of their talent management practices.