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There is a substantial void in the understanding of the effect of talent management (TM) practices specifically targeted at females on firm performance. This paper investigates the relationship between female-focused TM and firm performance with the aim of demonstrating the importance of gender diversity in firms.

The authors developed and empirically tested a contextually embedded model using data from 103 multinational corporations in Russia to examine the effect of female-focused TM on firm performance.

The authors found an overall positive relationship between female-focused TM and firm performance. The authors’ analysis also revealed significant positive effects of female-focused talent development and talent retention, but not talent attraction, on firm performance.

This paper contributes to the vibrant TM scholarship by focusing on female-focused talent attraction, development and retention practices.

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Research on multi-national corporations (MNCs), based or headquartered in Russia, showed a positive relationship between female-focused TM and firm performance. The study also revealed significant positive effects of female-focused talent development and talent retention, but not talent attraction, on firm performance

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