DefinePK

Abstract

Pakistan's healthcare sector, particularly in Karachi, struggles with significant challenges in retaining skilled professionals despite growing demand for quality healthcare services. This quantitative study explores the complex relationships between talent management practices, employee well-being, and retention rates within Karachi's healthcare organizations. The research investigates three key relationships: how talent management directly affects employee retention, the influence of well-being on retention decisions, and how well-being mediates the connection between talent management and retention outcomes. Using established human resource management theories, the study develops a comprehensive framework positioning employee well-being as a crucial link between talent management strategies and retention success. Karachi's healthcare organizations operate in demanding environments marked by high stress, emotional challenges, and competitive pressures that directly impact employee satisfaction and retention. This study addresses the urgent need for evidence-based approaches that healthcare leaders can use to improve retention while enhancing organizational performance and patient care quality. The theoretical framework encompasses key talent management dimensions including talent acquisition, performance management, learning development, and compensation systems. Employee well-being is examined through both physical and psychological perspectives, acknowledging the comprehensive nature of workplace wellness in healthcare settings. This research contributes valuable insights to strategic human resource management in healthcare by demonstrating how organizations can utilize talent management and well-being initiatives to achieve sustainable competitive advantages through improved employee retention.