The Relationship Between Talent Management Practices and Employee Well-Being: A Case Study of Emirates Airlines
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https://doi.org/10.53797/anp.jssh.v6i1.6.2025Keywords:
Talent Management, Employee Happiness, Airline Industry, Human Resource Management, Organizational BehaviorAbstract
Talent management has become a crucial strategic component for organizational operations in competitive industries such as airlines. The absence of effective talent management can negatively impact employee well-being, which in turn affects service quality. Moreover, the growing scarcity of skilled professionals presents a significant challenge for medium and large companies, leading to a shortage of qualified candidates. This study focuses on the link between Emirates Airlines' employee happiness and talent management. 450 workers at the airline's headquarters were questioned using a standardized questionnaire as part of a quantitative methodology. A basic random sampling procedure was utilized to ensure objective data collection. SPSS software was used to analyze the data and determine the hypothesized correlations. The findings indicate that talent management significantly influences employee happiness, highlighting the importance of strategic Human Resource practices in fostering a motivated workforce. This study expands the theoretical understanding of talent management by exploring its direct impact on employee well-being, an area that remains underexplored in the airline industry. Additionally, the findings provide practical implications for airline companies, emphasizing the critical role of HR managers in attracting, developing, and retaining talents to ensure both employee satisfaction and organizational success.
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