What is the meaning of ‘talent’ in the world of work? |
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| Authors: | Eva Gallardo-Gallardo Nicky Dries Tomás F González-Cruz |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Economics and Business Organization, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Barcelona, Spain;2. Research Centre for Organization Studies, Faculty of Business and Economics, KU Leuven, Belgium;3. Business Administration Department, Faculty of Economics, University of Valencia, Spain |
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| Abstract: | The ongoing confusion about the meaning of ‘talent’ within the world of work is hindering the establishment of widely accepted talent management theories and practices. The aim of this paper is to contribute to the literature on talent management by offering an in-depth review of the talent concept within the specific context of the world of work, and proposing a framework for its conceptualization. We group different theoretical approaches to talent into ‘object’ (i.e., talent as natural ability; talent as mastery; talent as commitment; talent as fit) versus ‘subject’ approaches (i.e., talent as all people; talent as some people) and identify dynamics existing within and between them, as well as implications for talent management theory and practice. Finally, we discuss different avenues for further research aimed at developing the talent—and consequently, the talent management—construct further. |
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