Talent management in Polish companies in the light of empirical studies

Purpose: The aim of the paper is the introduction of talent management practices that are applied in Polish companies in the context of effectively identifying, developing and retaining talent within the company. Design/methodology/approach: The approach applied in the paper is of descriptive-empirical nature. The research methods involved in this paper are: induction, deduction, literature studies, as well survey and data analysis. Findings: On the basis of the analysis of the research material - in the conclusion - recommendations are presented for Polish companies to implement the practices of talent management programs talents. Research implications: Future research directions should focus on further extended research exploration in this area, taking into account various companies, both small, medium and large. Practical implications: The presented research results (from 2006 to 2018) make an important contribution to the existing knowledge on building and implementing talent management programs in a company and have a number of practical implications mainly for HR professionals. Social implications: Building awareness of talent management issues in the company. Originality/value: The research findings and opinions have both theoretical and practical implications, which can be used to shape and optimize management practices with regard to talent employees. The work has cognitive value for managers, HR departments, people managing human resources, as well as for people interested in the topic of talent management and employee development. It may also be of interest to academics, providing them with a source of inspiration for research work. Keywords: talent, talent management, human capital, Polish companies. Category of the paper: research paper.