One strategy to retain talent is through employee engagement. While most senior managers see a clear need to improve employee engagement, many have yet to develop tangible ways to implement and measure the effectiveness of employee engagement activities. However, a growing number of companies says they are gaining a competitive advantage through employee engagement. Many see the impact of their engagement initiatives on overall business performance.

(a) Talent management means different things to different people. Examine THREE (3) talent management perspectives. Provide an example for each perspective.

(b) “HR is primarily responsible for employee engagement”. Do you agree with this statement? Provide justifications for your view.

(c) It is not only essential to attract the right talent, but organizations must also be able to retain them. Propose any THREE (3) ways organizations can retain talent.