Effect of Retention Strategies on Employees’ Turnover in Non-Governmental Organizations in Tanzania

Issaya, Ester G (2023) Effect of Retention Strategies on Employees’ Turnover in Non-Governmental Organizations in Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study assessed the effect of retention strategies on employee turnover at Ifakara Health Institute. Specifically, the study examined the effects of three retention strategies namely; career opportunities, financial incentives and work environment on employee turnover at Ifakara Health Institute. The target population for the study was 568 employees of the Ifakara Heath Institute, from whom a sample of 85 respondents was drawn. The study employed a quantitative research approach with an explanatory cross-sectional design. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics namely frequencies and percentages and multiple linear regression. Results show a significant influence of work environment on Employee turnover. Career opportunities and financial incentives have positive but insignificant effects on turnover. These findings indicate that inadequate work environment, career opportunities, and financial incentives enhance employee turnover and vice versa. The study recommends management ensure fair treatment in terms of compensation, disciplinary issues, training and promotion opportunities. Furthermore, the study recommends management of the Ifakara Health Institute provide enough working tools, and other support to their employees as these were reported to influence employees’ turnover if they were not taken care of. The study recommends the institute enhance career opportunities and all policies which promote a clear career path for their employees. Also, the training budget should be increased as it has been revealed that training equips employees with knowledge and skills for them to perform well. Keywords: Work environment, Career Opportunities, Financial Incentives & employee turnover

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