Talent management in Thai cement companies: A study of strategies and factors influencing employee engagement
Keywords:
Talent management, employee engagement, succession planning, Thai cement companies, high potential employees.Abstract
This paper investigated talent management strategies and employee engagement implemented in three
leading cement companies in Thailand ranged from the largest to smallest ones. In-depth interviews
conducted with multi-level employees involved in managing talent including executives, potential
employees, and human resources (HR) staff, while 350 questionnaires were also distributed for an
investigation of factors influencing employee engagement. The findings revealed that robust talent
management planning, well supports of top management, fair salary, good safety and health insurance,
training opportunity, career advancement, organizational unity, a balance of work and daily life, and
other environmental factors were crucial factors that keep talent rooted to organizations.
