ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE TALENT MANAGEMENT THROUGH SUCCESSION PLANNING, MERIT-BASED PROMOTION, AND ROTATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

Abstrak

This literature-based study examines talent management and employee retention, focusing on how organizations strategically identify, nurture, and retain exceptional individuals. Drawing from recent research, it explores mechanisms including succession planning, merit-based promotion, and structured job rotation. Findings show that sustainable talent management requires robust appraisal systems, transparent pathways for advancement, and continual leadership commitment—factors that go beyond conventional training. Effective succession planning and merit-based promotion close leadership gaps, enhance fairness, and strengthen engagement. Job rotation builds adaptability and cross-functional expertise. However, these benefits are limited by cultural resistance, weaknesses in management, and inconsistent application. The review highlights the need for ethical leadership, data-driven policies, and ongoing feedback to create innovative and loyal workforces, emphasizing that human capital development is vital for organizational success in changing environments.