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IJSREM63289
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10 |
5 |
May 2026
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1-9
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
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Zeal Institute of Business Administration, Computer Application & Research (ZIBACAR), Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra
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Zeal Institute of Business Administration, Computer Application & Research (ZIBACAR), Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra
Employee retention is one of the major challenges faced by organizations in the Manufacturing and IT sectors. Companies are continuously trying to retain skilled employees by improving workplace policies, employee benefits, career growth opportunities, and work-life balance. High employee turnover affects organizational productivity, increases recruitment and training costs, and impacts overall business performance. This paper studies the effectiveness of employee retention strategies and their impact on employee satisfaction, productivity, and organizational growth. The research focuses on important HR factors such as salary and compensation, training and development, employee engagement, recognition programs, leadership support, workplace environment, and career advancement opportunities. To conduct this study, a survey was carried out among employees working in Manufacturing and IT companies. Different research questions were tested using statistical analysis methods to understand employee perceptions regarding retention strategies. The findings indicate that employees strongly value career growth opportunities, positive work culture, supportive management, and work-life balance. Among all factors, career development and employee engagement received the highest level of agreement from respondents. The study also shows that organizations with effective employee retention strategies experience higher employee loyalty, improved productivity, and lower employee turnover rates. The paper further identifies key challenges faced by HR departments in retaining skilled employees and provides practical recommendations for improving employee retention policies. This study contributes to understanding modern Human Resource management practices and highlights the importance of employee retention for long-term organizational success in the Indian Manufacturing and IT sectors.
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This paper studied employee retention strategies in the Manufacturing and IT sectors and their impact on organizational outcomes. The results, based on survey data from over 90 professionals, clearly show that employee retention strategies have a strong positive effect on employee satisfaction, productivity, and employee loyalty. Among all factors, career growth opportunities and workplace culture were the most strongly valued by employees, with an average agreement score of 4.38 out of 5. The study also found that the main reasons employees prefer to stay in organizations are career development opportunities, supportive management, and fair recognition systems. The findings show that organizations can significantly reduce employee turnover by focusing on employee engagement and work-life balance. The three-dimensional framework developed in this paper — Satisfaction first, Productivity second, and Retention third — provides a simple way for managers to understand HR priorities. As workplace expectations continue to evolve, organizations that invest in strong employee retention strategies will have a clear advantage in maintaining a skilled and motivated workforce in the Manufacturing and IT sectors.
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