An Empirical Study to Retain Good Quality Employees in Indian Firms

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1 Research Scholar, Department of Management, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

2 Professor, Department of Management, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Abstract

This study aims to determine the various factors influencing and attempting to measure the employee retention , especially in Indian firms, as employees are the most crucial asset for any organization. Even though most organizations today are technology-enabled, human resources are needed to handle modern equipment. One of the most prominent challenges organizations face regarding human resource (HR) planning is retaining good, skilled, and efficient employees for long. To achieve productivity in the competitive world, capable and efficient employees must utilize available resources effectively. In this study, the sample was collected from various employees of different Indian firms by a self-administered survey questionnaire based on the random sampling method (RSM). The analysis was done by statistical calculations in SPSS and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in AMOS 20. The findings affirm that organizations today need to develop a strong bonding between management and employee, create a good communicative environment, and encourage employees to work as a team without discrimination. Furthermore, this study also provides various recommendations for HR managers to give respect along with the value and appreciation, provide a healthy work environment and job design, place employees according to their skills, and provide career growth opportunities to retain a quality workforce by making them committed and engaged.
 

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Interdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies (Formerly known as Iranian Journal of Management Studies)
Volume 15, Issue 3
July 2022
Pages 471-493

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