An Analysis of Employee Recruitment Process and Employee Retention Strategy at Kennametal India Limited, Bengaluru

An Analysis of Employee Recruitment Process and Employee Retention Strategy at Kennametal India Limited, Bengaluru

AUTHOR 1: Vanitha B K

IV Sem MBA, RR Institute of Advanced Studies, RR Institutions

Bangalore University, Bangalore.

E mail Id: vanithabkvanithabk@gmail.com,

AUTHOR 2: Divya K Murthy

Head of The Department, RR Institute of Advanced Studies, RR Institutions

Bangalore University, Bangalore.

E mail Id: sansdivyas@gmail.com,

ABSTRACT

"An Analysis of Employee Recruitment Process and Employee Retention Strategy at Kennametal India Limited" investigates two critical components of human resource management: the recruitment process and employee retention policies. The major purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment processes and investigate the elements that influence employee retention, while also establishing a link between effective hiring and long-term employee loyalty.

The study uses a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and data analysis, to analyse various recruitment procedures, from candidate sourcing to onboarding, as well as retention measures such as remuneration, career progression prospects, and work-life balance. To analyse the research used a T- Test as a statistical tool. The research highlights strengths and flaws in current processes and makes actionable recommendations to improve recruitment and retention efforts. The findings are intended to add to Kennametal India Limited's human resource strategy, which are aligned with the company's aims of sustainable growth and employee engagement.

Keywords: Employee Recruitment, Retention Strategy, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Work-life balance