Talent Management

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Talent management: identifying, developing and retaining talent in the long term

Talent management is more than just personnel development – it encompasses all measures taken to specifically promote, retain and bind employees to the company. The aim is strategic and sustainable personnel planning.

What does talent management mean?

Talent management encompasses the identification, development and retention of high-potential employees within the company. It combines operational human resources work with a long-term talent strategy. Important: close coordination with recruiting and corporate culture.

 

Strategically implementing talent development and talent promotion

Measures range from further training and mentoring programmes to individual career paths. Digital support can be used to structure and document development plans. Transparent communication with talented individuals is important.

 

Talent relationship management: strengthening relationships with talented individuals

Talent relationship management involves systematically building relationships with talented individuals, both internally and externally. Tools such as a talent pool, personalised communication and targeted career website communication promote long-term retention.

 

Digital tools for effective talent management

Digital solutions such as an integrated applicant management system, automated matching algorithms and career websites facilitate implementation.

 

FAQs: Frequently asked questions about talent management

1. Is talent management only useful for large companies?

No, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also benefit from talent management.
Targeted talent development and retention helps them secure skilled workers in the long term and make better use of internal potential – even without a large HR department.

2. How is talent management related to recruiting?

Talent management and recruiting are intertwined. Building relationships with talented individuals often begins before their first day at work – for example, through talent pools, career websites or active sourcing. A seamless transition from approaching applicants to promoting them improves the candidate experience.

3. What are the specific benefits of talent management?

Professional talent management pays off in several ways:

  • Higher employee satisfaction

  • Lower turnover

  • Better performance and stronger loyalty

It strengthens competitiveness and makes companies fit for the future.


Successful talent management is not a project, but a continuous process. Those who systematically retain and promote talent ensure long-term competitiveness and innovative strength.

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