| Abstract: |
This study investigates the key determinants influencing employee retention in India's metal industry, a sector employing approximately 1.3 million people as of 2023. The research adopts a quantitative approach using a cross-sectional survey design with 450 employees from major metal manufacturing companies across India. The study examines five primary retention factors: compensation and benefits, workplace safety and environment, career development opportunities, work-life balance, and organizational culture. Results indicate that compensation emerges as the strongest predictor (β=0.542, p |
