EFFECT OF TALENT MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY ON ORGANIZATION WITH A FOCUS TO SELECTED BANKS IN ADO-EKITI

ABSTRACT This study investigates the effect of talent management and productivity on organization with a focus to selected banks in Ado-Ekiti. The specific objectives of this research are to identify the impact of talent acquisition on organizational productivity of the selected banks in Ado-Ekiti, the impact of talent selection on organizational productivity of the selected banks in Ado-Ekiti and the impact of talent development on organizational productivity of the selected banks in Ado-Ekiti. The study adopted a survey method. The population for this study consists of the Human Resource Departments of three selected banks in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. These banks are: First Bank of Nigeria Plc, United Bank for Africa Plc and Zenith Bank Plc. Data analysis was conducted using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The simple percentage method was applied for the analysis of the research questions. Chi-square tests were employed to analyze the hypotheses. The study found that talent acquisition has a significant positive impact on organizational productivity in the selected banks in Ado-Ekiti. Results indicated that talent selection processes have a significant positive impact on organizational productivity. The findings revealed that talent development has a significant positive influence on organizational productivity. The study concluded that that talent acquisition, selection, and development are not merely HR functions but strategic imperatives that significantly drive organizational performance. The study among many recommends Banks should develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies that align with their long-term organizational goals. This could include partnerships with educational institutions, leveraging social media for recruitment, and creating an attractive employer brand to draw top talent.