This week’s reading materials focused on the common misconceptions about hiring processes and talent management. The articles show that while the modern knowledge about talent management is extensive, its application in practice does not always meet the original goal. For example, the perceptions of organizational culture in top management and employees have significant differences (Chamorro-Premuzic, 2014). Furthermore, even though the topic of leadership is widely covered in social sciences, organizations continue hiring leaders who do not fit with the existing organizational culture while hoping for successful collaboration (Young Entrepreneur Council, 2013). After reading the articles, I needed to reconsider my views on my individual talents to ensure that my understanding of talent management was correct.
From all the meaningful ideas covered in the materials, I really liked the explanation of the differences between employees’ engagement and happiness. Moreover, the information influenced me to reconsider my opinion about my individual talents. Employee engagement can be associated with the functions employees can perform to keep the company productive. However, high performance in a specific position will not bring happiness to the employee if he does not enjoy his work. Therefore, I plan to develop my skills in the areas I like instead of stopping at things I am already good at.
Furthermore, the modern global environment prioritizes the quality of the workforce over quantity. In my opinion, supporting employees’ mental well-being by giving them the opportunity to develop in the direction they like is the talent management strategy that modern leadership should consider. Therefore, to overcome the risks of burnout, high turnover, and low employee engagement, leaders need to hire employees based on their potential and allow them to grow and develop with the company.
References
Chamorro-Premuzic, T. (2014). Toxic talent management habits. Harvard Business Review. Web.
Young Entrepreneur Council. (2013, March 22). 5 tips for hiring — and retaining — top talent. Forbes. Web.