On-job training and employee retention in organizations

Abstract

The study examined the effects of on job training on employee retention in organizations basing on the following objectives, to examine the effect of job rotation on employee retention, to examine the effect of coaching on employee retention and to assess the impact of mentoring on employee retention. The researcher used cross-sectional research design in nature and this helped in collecting data from a wide section of the study respondents. The study applied both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Correlation co-efficient was used to examine the effects of on job training on employee retention in organizations. The sample size of 108 respondents was selected using stratified random sampling. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data. Primary data was collected through use of questionnaires and secondary data was collected from text books, magazines, journals and articles. Data was collected, edited and analyzed. According to the findings, providing training to employees through job rotation programme decreases the intentions of employees to leave the company. The results revealed a significant positive relationship between job rotation and employee retention (r = 0.638**). It was also concluded that providing training to the employees through coaching programme decreases the intentions of employees to leave the company. The results revealed a significant positive relationship between coaching training programme and employee retention (r = 0.800**). It was still concluded that providing training to the employees through mentoring programme decreases the intentions of employees to leave the company. The results revealed a significant positive relationship between mentoring training programme and employee retention (r = 0.904**). It was recommended that management should take the initiative to develop the employee skills in various fields so that total human efforts will be displayed in the respective job tasks to further enhance performance. This should be done to ensure that employees do not feel bored doing the same thing over every time. Encourage staff to use this opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills.