Keeping your staff: a guideline for successful retention strategies


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https://doi.org/10.31039/plic.2024.10.211

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Retention, strategies, turnover

Abstract

Employees are a major asset and the key to a company's success. Therefore, companies should do their best to retain them. However, the rise in employee turnover has been a challenge for companies worldwide. Some factors lead to such a condition, including high-stress levels, poor employee commitment, and poor remuneration. This study surveyed employees from diverse global industries to identify factors that lead to employee retention and turnover as well as determine retention strategies.

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2024-06-03

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Schabasser, C. (2024). Keeping your staff: a guideline for successful retention strategies. Proceedings of London International Conferences, (10), 88–101. https://doi.org/10.31039/plic.2024.10.211