The relationship between talent management and turnover intentions of teachers in Botswana
Abstract
Background and Aim:
Since independence, the Botswana education has developed very much, however, the National
Commission on Education in Botswana has shown that Teachers are still experiencing some
problems which can lead to them quitting the teaching profession. The main objective of this
research was to determine the relationship between talent management and teacher's intention to
quit in Botswana.
Method:
A quantitative research approach was followed with data collected from secondary school teachers
in Botswana (N=299). A Talent Management Measure and Intention to Quit scale was
administered. The data was analysed using SPSS.
Results:
The results showed the following:
• Talent Management practices are poorly applied for teachers with Workforce planning,
Performance and Talent Retention practices the most problematic
• Teacher perceived that most of the talent management practices are important with Talent
Commitment the most important
• Significant gaps exist between the current versus the importance of talent management
practices
Practice Relevance:
Currently there seem to be limited empirical research studies on talent management in Botswana.
Furthermore not much research has been done to determine the relationship between talent
management and turnover intentions of teachers in Botswana The results of this research will assist
the Department of Education to detect the talent management problems among teachers in order to
prevent turnover.