A Comparative Study of Male and Female Employees with Reference to Employee Retention in An Organization
Keywords:
Employee satisfaction, Job satisfaction, Employee performance, business environmentAbstract
Employee retention is a critical issue for any organization as the cost of replacing an employee can be significant in terms of both time and money. Retaining employees is especially important for companies looking to maintain a competitive edge in their respective industries.
The main purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that influence the retention of male and female employees in an organization.
The research is empirical and explanatory basically based on primary data collected survey. Sample survey size was 200 respondents working in various IT companies in India. Researcher use questionnaire as data collection tool and the collected data were analysed with the help of one sample t-test.
In conclusion, this study aimed to compare male and female employees with respect to employee retention in an organization. The study's objective was to determine whether there is any significant difference in employee retention between male and female employees. The study's findings indicate that there is a significant difference between male and female employees regarding retention. Female employees are more likely to stay with an organization than male employees.
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