The Reality of Talent Management among the Heads of the Departments at the University of Jeddah from the point of view of the Faculty Members

Abstract

The study aimed to know the reality of talent management among department heads at the University of Jeddah from the point of view of faculty members. The study population consisted of all faculty members at the University of Jeddah, numbering (2144), and the study sample consisted of (325) faculty members at the University of Jeddah. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used the descriptive survey method and the questionnaire as a tool for the study.

The results of the study indicated that there are no statistically significant differences in the responses of faculty members based on age, and that there are statistically significant differences in the responses of individuals based on the academic degree, as those with higher degrees tend to have preference in the two dimensions of attracting and training talent. The results also showed the importance of identifying the university’s needs and directing efforts towards attracting appropriate talent while providing external training opportunities to develop individuals’ skills. The study recommended that efforts should be directed towards enhancing communication and interaction with faculty members to understand their preferences and concerns regarding talent management, with a focus on improving talent management policies to meet the expectations of graduate degree holders, and encouraging the effective participation of talent in developing and implementing plans to increase the effectiveness of talent retention efforts.