Human talent management in MSMES in the hotel sector of the city of Portoviejo: strategies for staff retention and training

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https://doi.org/10.33936/eca_sinergia.v17i1.8216

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Gestión del talento humano, capacitación laboral, motivación laboral, retención del personal, Mipymes hoteleras.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze human talent management in MSMEs within the hotel sector of Portoviejo, focusing on staff training and retention strategies. The research employed a mixed-methods approach and a non-experimental, cross-sectional design. Data were collected through structured surveys administered to 25 hotel managers and semi-structured interviews with key sector stakeholders. The results revealed small organizational structures, a predominance of operational roles, low levels of professionalization, and an absence of formal performance evaluation programs, financial incentives, and staff recognition. Additionally, limited training opportunities and poor coordination with external institutions were identified—factors that hindered professional development, reduced motivation, and contributed to high staff turnover. A lack of growth opportunities and the absence of ongoing training processes were identified as the primary causes of low employee retention. The study concludes that human talent management in hotel-sector MSMEs requires the implementation of continuous training programs, performance evaluation systems, professional development plans, financial and non-financial incentives, recognition mechanisms, and partnerships with specialized institutions to strengthen the training and retention of human talent.

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2026-03-04

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