The Impact of Transformational Leadership on Talent Retention in Multinational Organizations: A Global Perspective

Abstract

This research aims to explore the influence of transformational leadership on talent retention in multinational organizations with a global approach. Given the challenges faced by multinational companies in retaining the best employees, this study emphasizes the importance of leadership that can inspire, empower, and pay attention to the individual needs of employees. The method used in this study is quantitative with a correlational descriptive research design. The research sample consisted of employees working in multinational organizations in different countries. Data was collected through an online survey with questionnaires that measured the dimensions of transformational leadership and talent retention. The data analysis technique used was multiple linear regression to identify the relationship between transformational leadership and talent retention. The results show that transformational leadership, particularly the dimensions of employee empowerment, inspiration, and attention to individual needs, has a significant positive influence on talent retention. In addition, the influence of transformational leadership was found to be stronger in countries with collectivist cultures compared to countries with more individualistic cultures. These findings suggest that transformational leadership can strengthen employee commitment and lower employee turnover rates, especially when combined with a culturally sensitive approach. The practical implications of this study are the importance of leaders in multinational organizations to develop a more adaptive and inclusive leadership style, which can improve talent retention in a variety of cultural contexts.