International Journal of Economy, Education and Entrepreneurship (IJE3)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Economy, Education and Entrepreneurship

ACHIEVING SUPERIOR EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: TALENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN ASEAN MANUFACTURING FIRMS AMID REGIONAL INTEGRATION

Irma Nurmala Dewi (Universitas Bina Bangsa)
Khaeruman Khaeruman (Universitas Bina Bangsa)
Santha Chenayah (University of Malaya,Kuala Lumpur)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine talent management techniques for improving employee performance in ASEAN manufacturing companies in the context of regional integration. Increasing regional competition resulting from ASEAN economic integration requires manufacturing companies to have competent, adaptable, and innovative human resources to maintain a competitive advantage. The research uses a qualitative, descriptive approach. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation of informants, including human resources managers, supervisors, and employees involved in talent development programs. The research was carried out during November-December 2025. Data analysis was conducted using NVivo to identify themes, patterns, and relationships among concepts emerging from the research data. The results show that competency development, talent retention, career management, and leadership support are the main factors that support the success of talent management strategies. The implementation of this strategy has been proven to increase work productivity, quality of work results, innovation, adaptability, and organizational commitment. The study's findings also show that talent retention is an important challenge in addressing workforce mobility in the ASEAN region. As a result, manufacturing companies must incorporate talent management into their long-term business strategy to sustainably improve employee performance and organisational competitiveness.

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Other

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International Journal of Economy, Education and Entrepreneurship (IJE3) is a peer-refereed open-access international journal which has been established for the dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of Economy and Education. Starting from 2021, IJE3 would be published Three times ...