| Abstract: |
Employee retention has become a critical organizational challenge with significant financial and operational implications. This empirical study investigates the relationship between five human resource practices and employee retention in Indian organizations. The research employed a cross-sectional survey design utilizing primary data collected from 384 employees across various sectors in Raipur, Chhattisgarh through structured questionnaires. A total of 351 valid responses were obtained (response rate 91.4%). Five HR practices were examined: training and development, compensation management, performance appraisal, work-life balance, and employee engagement. The study hypothesized positive relationships between each HR practice and employee retention. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis using SPSS 26.0. Results confirmed all five hypotheses, revealing significant positive correlations between HR practices and retention. Training and development demonstrated the strongest relationship (r=0.736, β=0.284, p |
