Developing a new model for talent management and employee performance: the role of training and employee development in the sustainability of organizations

As organizations navigate a rapidly changing and competitive business landscape, effective talent management and employee performance optimization have emerged as crucial determinants of sustained success. Thus, this study aimed to develop a novel model for Talent Management and Development, Integrating Training and Talent Management, and Employee Training and Performance that places a strong emphasis on the integral role of training and employee development in bolstering the sustainability of organizations. The proposed model integrates three contemporary theories–management and development theory, expectancy theory, and adult learning theory–to develop a novel model for talent management and employee performance and investigate the role of training and employee development in the sustainability of organizations in Saudi Arabia. A quantitative survey (questionnaire) was used as the primary method of data collection. Therefore, 273 employees completed the questionnaire, and the analysis research model was comprehensively assessed using Amos software for structural equation modeling (SEM). In this study, the model was developed along three main axes: talent management and development, integrating training and talent management, and employee training and performance. The findings revealed that talent management and development were positively correlated with employee training and performance, and integrating training and integrating training and talent management was also positively correlated with employee training and performance. The findings of this model acknowledge that investments in training and development not only enhance individual skills and competencies but also contribute to heightened employee engagement, job satisfaction, and overall organizational performance. Furthermore, Organizations that adopt this approach are better equipped to adapt to change, harness the full potential of their workforce, and secure enduring prosperity, thereby ensuring their ability to thrive in the face of continuous challenges and opportunities.