The Philisophy of Policy Brief on the Talent Management in Kelantan State Government during the Pandemic Covid-19

Abstract

Government of Malaysia is emphasizing on development of talent in the public sector, as it is the most significant resource for the federal and state services. Even though, the government has invested in various programs and initiatives to develop and produce key talented human capital, Malaysia is still short of talented people and struggling to develop talent, and talented skillful people are leaving. The aim of this research is to identify talent management practices affecting state government employees and to develop a conceptual framework explaining their relationships. Previous literature reveals that there is a positive relationship between talent acquisition, talent development and talent retention, and employee performance. Although the relationships among the four constructs have been extensively studied in the extant literature, this research is one of the few, if any, in investigating the constructs in state government agencies or local authorities in Malaysia. If empirically supported, the proposed framework may provide an effective alternative in assisting state government agencies at attracting and nurturing talented workers. Ultimately, this research proposes the policy in talent management for the state government and other government agencies in Malaysia.