The Effect of Human Resource Management Practices on Employee Retention in Private Universities in Lebanon

• Autores: Nada Jabbour Al Maalouf, Nisrine Rizk, Muhieddine Ramadan, Hala Baydoun, Najib Bou Zakhem, Jean Elia, Amira Daouk, Chadia Sawaya, Fawzy Boutros
• Localización: International Journal of Professional Business Review: Int. J. Prof.Bus. Rev., ISSN 2525-3654, ISSN-e 2525-3654, Vol. 8, Nº. 9, 2023 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Continuous publication; e03539)
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.26668/businessreview/2023.v8i9.3556
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  • Objective: Employee retention is a real challenge and a crucial component that affects the organization's success and sustainability. The major purpose of this study is to examine the human resource management strategies that influence employee retention in private institutions in Lebanon.

      Methodology: The research employed a quantitative approach using a survey to collect data from a sample of 487 employees, and data was analyzed using the SPSS software.

      Findings: According to the research, employee empowerment, appraisals, wages and incentives, and training and development, all have a major influence on retaining employees at higher education institutions in Lebanon.

      Implications: The significance of such practices in establishing a healthy work environment, enhancing job satisfaction, and lowering turnover rates is emphasized in the study. Furthermore, the strong correlation among the variables highlights the value of prioritizing human resources practices for higher employee retention in the competitive educational environment in Lebanon.

      Orginality/Value: Thus, private universities in Lebanon can enhance employee retention by conducting strengthened training and development, enhancing performance appraisals, offering competitive compensation and benefits, and empowering their employees.

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