EXPLORING TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AS MEDIATOR IN LINKING TALENT MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE

Abstract

The present study examined how talent management affects sustainable performance with regard to mediating role of transformational leadership in organizations. Based on existing literature in strategic human resource management, study assumes that effective talent management practices, of an organization are vital in achieving the long-term sustainability of the organization. Although, these practices might be enhanced further when leaders depict transformational through different attributes. Thus, through quantitative research design, the employees at different telecom operators were accessed to obtain data and analyze the relationships between main variables. The results demonstrate that talent management has a positive direct & indirect impact on sustainable performance over transformational leadership. The mediation findings reveal that transformational leadership boosts the power of talent management process by encouraging employees and a culture of innovation and dedication. The present research adds to existing knowledge on sustainable organizational practices and leadership and provides viable suggestions to managers who want to create resilient and high-performing organizations by developing human capital strategy by utilizing leadership capabilities and talent management for ensuring sustainable performance.