APPLICATION OF DEVELOP DEPLOY CONNECT MODEL IN MANAGING TALENT IN THE INSURANCE SECTOR

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  • Dr. Ben Kajwang PhD Chief Executive Officer, College of Insurance, Nairobi, Kenya

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https://doi.org/10.47604/ijs.1449
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Keywords:

Develop Deploy Connect Model, Managing Talent, Insurance Sector.

Abstract

Purpose: The Develop Deploy Connect Model is an overall timeline structure that focuses on every stage from acquiring competent talent until how it leads to employee retention. The main objective of this model is to enhance and improve the productivity of the available human capital and promote career development of employees. This model can be used by HR professionals who are passionate about the development of their firm's workforce, educators, trainers, project managers, leads and consultants. The goal of this study to discuss the importance of education and skills on performance of insurance sector. The purpose of this work is to application of develop deploy connect model in managing talent and make recommendations for the insurance sector.

Methodology: A desktop literature review was used for this purpose. Relevant journal articles for the study were identified using Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria entailed papers that were not over a decade old.

Findings: From the review, organizations that employ strategic training through skills development among staff, in accordance with job requirements, enhance employee participation to higher grade. It was found that offering induction training, on job training, mentorship training and career development has a significant influence on the employee retention in an organization. In light of this, application of the develop-deploy-connect model enhance and improve the productivity of the available human capital and promote career development of employees.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that the Hr managers should also capitalize on sourcing and recruiting or holding onto the appropriate skills and capabilities, according to business needs. Additionally, they should engage Motivating and developing the talented personnel to match business requirements for higher levels of job satisfaction. Moreover, deploying and managing talents to match skills and experience with organizational may go a long way in enhancing organizational performance. the study further recommends that training programs should be undertaken after a systematic needs analysis, that emphasis should be placed on training programs for all employees, that the training programs improved employee knowledge skills and attitudes and that there should be a continuous review of training programs and activities to meet the changing needs of the market.

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2022-01-31

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Kajwang, B. (2022). APPLICATION OF DEVELOP DEPLOY CONNECT MODEL IN MANAGING TALENT IN THE INSURANCE SECTOR. International Journal of Sociology, 6(1), 1 – 10. https://doi.org/10.47604/ijs.1449

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