RECRUITMENT

This research work titled “Resource Management in the Theatre: Recruitment, Retention and Talent Management (A Focus on UNIBEN Theatre)” examines how human resource practices affect the effectiveness and sustainability of theatre production in the University of Benin Theatre Arts Department. The study was carried out to identify the strategies used in recruiting, retaining, and managing talents among theatre practitioners and students, as well as the challenges encountered in the process. The study adopted a survey research design, and data were collected through the use of structured questionnaires administered to 60 respondents consisting of academic staff, technical staff, and students of the department. Both purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used in selecting participants. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentages and presented in tables and charts. Findings revealed that while the UNIBEN Theatre has a fair recruitment process and a supportive learning environment, there are still notable gaps in employee motivation, career development opportunities, and recognition of talent. The study further showed that proper management of human resources plays a vital role in maintaining artistic quality, creativity, and productivity in theatre production. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the department should strengthen its recruitment policies, introduce regular staff and student development programs, and implement effective retention strategies that promote job satisfaction and professional growth.

This study was carried out to examine the effect of recruitment and selection exercise on employees’ performance. In order to actualize the objectives of the study, various literature and theoretical issues were discussed. The instrument used for the purpose of this research was the primary research instrument (questionnaire). The mass of information generated from the questionnaires was summarized in form of table and analyzed using frequency, simple percentage, mean, regression techniques. The researcher administered one hundred and fifty (150) questionnaires to respondents, out of which same number (150) were retrieved for the purpose of presenting and analyzing responses to issues raised in the questionnaires. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, Version 24.0) was employed to empirically examine the relationship. The findings from the analysis revealed among other things that; The study showed that there is a positive and a significant relationship between job satisfactions and employee’s performance, the study also revealed that there is a positive and a significant relationship between employee competency and employee’s performance. and so on. The study recommends amongst others Jobs should be well described and analysed to selected candidates to aid performance. Refresher courses should be organized for employees for them to beabreast with trends in the ever-growing market.: among others.