Employee retention and the effects of supportive work environment

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The data was supportive of the four hypotheses: H1. Supportive work environment is positively related to employee retention. H2. Supportive work environment is positively related to the person-organization fit. H3. Person-organization fit is positively related to employee retention. H4. Person-organization fit positively mediates the relationship between supportive work environment and employee retention.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2022), "Employee retention and the effects of supportive work environment", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 36 No. 4, pp. 35-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-07-2021-0133