Identification and ranking of effective factors on talents recruitment and retention by using analytical hierarchy process (case study: University of Tehran)

In Today’s competitive market, human resources are the most important competitive advantage and it considers as an organizational asset. Hence special attention has been paid to the role of talent in the organization. One of the most important issues related to talent management is optimum management of recruitment and retention. The aim of this study was Identification and ranking of the most important factors affecting on talent recruitment and retention at university. This paper has used an evaluation model based on analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to rank these factors. This study conducted at the University of Tehran (as the best university of country). For this purpose, pairwise comparison questionnaire was designed and data by using of these questionnaires were collected from deans. The results showed attribute of “university's brand and reputation” and sub attribute of “university's reputation in the academic community” among determined attributes and sub attributes, had highest impact on talent recruitment and retention at the University of Tehran.