The impact of job satisfaction on employee turnover; Case study: Bukoola Chemical Industries Limited

Abstract

The study examined job satisfaction and employee turnover with specific reference to Bukoola Chemical Industry Limited. It was guided by four research objectives which were; the impact of rewards on employee turnover, the impact of training on employee turnover, the impact of nature of work on employee turnover and the impact of working conditions on employee turnover. The study used a cross sectional survey design with both qualitative and quantitative results. Data was collected using questionnaires, observation and source documents. In data analysis frequencies, percentages, mean and correlations to show the magnitude of effect the independent variables have on the dependent variable. Study findings revealed that rewards have a positive significant relationship to employee turnover (r=0.071, p < 0.01). Findings also revealed that training positively affect employee turnover (r=0.473, p < 0.01). Also it was found out that there is a positive significant relationship between working conditions and employee turnover (r=0.189, p < 0.01) and there was a negative significant relationship between nature of work and employee turnover (r=-0.106, p<0.01). It was therefore concluded that rewards, nature of work, training and working conditions makes employees feel valued because they are satisfied with their jobs within the organization. It was therefore recommended that management should learn about the jobs that are most likely to easily meet employee expectations within a short period of time, not allowing job dissatisfaction to go unsolved for a long period of time, management should also start recognizing employees in the organization who are making a difference. They should also make sure that employees are involved in different organization matters, paying more attention to employees’ needs where by the organization need to find someone to be able to deal with the personal issues being affected by employees.