To identify the importance of Talent Management practices within an organisation, and what objectives should be addressed?
According to the Director of student services (2016), it is essential that not only is a talent management in place in UCD Sport & Fitness but it needs to be very pro-active rather than a re-active strategy. However according to the Aquatics coordination (2016) the importance of Talent Management is not essential within UCD Sport & Fitness and the employees of that department are identified as commodities and not assets. Stating that once employees have the relevant qualifications and are happy doing that role within the organisation the organisation has reached its objective. The operations Manager (2016) has outlined …show more content…
Staff in the fitness industry are generally in their 20-30s and are highly mobile, meaning if an organisation does not actively manage and develop talented individuals they can and will move onto another company very easily. According to the Director of Services (2016) there are two different departments within the company (gym/pool) all of which require different tailored talent management strategies. According to the aquatics coordinator ensuring smooth operations and safe environment is essential to a productive work environment. However the Operations manager (2016) identifies that the gym needs to create progression and lateral movement for individual if they wish to retain key employees. Failure to recognise the differences in opportunities available and skills set required can lead to negativity and resentment developing within the company. According to the employee survey 43% of the pool staff feel management are helping them achieve their career goals whereas the 93% of gym staff are confident that management are helping them develop and reach their career objectives.
It is evident that there are two keys strands to the talent management strategy within UCD Sport & Fitness the first is to develop and retain talented individuals that will excel within the industry …show more content…
Then there needs to be sufficient training on how their role impacts on the overall business objectives. Employee’s performance also effects the overall objectives of the organisation and can impact the business long term. The operations manager emphasises the importance of reinforcing regular staff training to ensure the business objectives are being achieved. According to the survey responses from the gym staff an astonishing 100% of the employees clearly understand their role within the organisation and what the business objectives are and furthermore 76% of the gym staff felt the induction process helped them within their
According to the Director of student services (2016), it is essential that not only is a talent management in place in UCD Sport & Fitness but it needs to be very pro-active rather than a re-active strategy. However according to the Aquatics coordination (2016) the importance of Talent Management is not essential within UCD Sport & Fitness and the employees of that department are identified as commodities and not assets. Stating that once employees have the relevant qualifications and are happy doing that role within the organisation the organisation has reached its objective. The operations Manager (2016) has outlined …show more content…
Staff in the fitness industry are generally in their 20-30s and are highly mobile, meaning if an organisation does not actively manage and develop talented individuals they can and will move onto another company very easily. According to the Director of Services (2016) there are two different departments within the company (gym/pool) all of which require different tailored talent management strategies. According to the aquatics coordinator ensuring smooth operations and safe environment is essential to a productive work environment. However the Operations manager (2016) identifies that the gym needs to create progression and lateral movement for individual if they wish to retain key employees. Failure to recognise the differences in opportunities available and skills set required can lead to negativity and resentment developing within the company. According to the employee survey 43% of the pool staff feel management are helping them achieve their career goals whereas the 93% of gym staff are confident that management are helping them develop and reach their career objectives.
It is evident that there are two keys strands to the talent management strategy within UCD Sport & Fitness the first is to develop and retain talented individuals that will excel within the industry …show more content…
Then there needs to be sufficient training on how their role impacts on the overall business objectives. Employee’s performance also effects the overall objectives of the organisation and can impact the business long term. The operations manager emphasises the importance of reinforcing regular staff training to ensure the business objectives are being achieved. According to the survey responses from the gym staff an astonishing 100% of the employees clearly understand their role within the organisation and what the business objectives are and furthermore 76% of the gym staff felt the induction process helped them within their