Talent management through organizational socialization: making it relevant

Abstract

Purpose This paper aims to explore approaches that organizations can implement to manage talents through organizational socialization. Design/methodology/approach This paper is conducted based on relevant human resources (HR) work experiences in various organizations and the HR literature. Findings Organizations need to systematically and periodically review and modify their organizational socialization process. A one-size-fits-all organizational socialization process is unhelpful and ineffective. Originality/value This paper provides value to HR managers and talent management specialists involved in designing and implementing organizational socialization.