Effect of work environment on employees’ retention in Adamawa state University Mubi – Nigeria

Nicholas Torsabo
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Nicholas Torsabo: Department of Business Administration, Adamawa State University Mubi, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2021, vol. 05, issue 10, 350-357

Abstract: The aim of this research is to explore the relationship and effect of work environment on employees’ retention in Adamawa State University Mubi – Nigeria. A total of 234 questionnaires containing 17 items were used to collect data from the respondents. Correlation and Linear Regression analysis was conducted to test the research hypotheses. The Correlation Results of the current study revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between work environment and employees’ retention (r = 0.556; p = 0.000) also, the Regression analysis results revealed that work environment has positive significant effect on employees’ retention (β = 0.329; p = 0.000). The model summary results revealed that work environment independently influence employees’ retention by 30.9%. Hence the researchers recommend that, employers in this sector should implement holistic approach in retention management so as to ensure they develop total packages which offer their employees requisite retention incentives. The study concluded that work environment is an effective predictor of employee retention. The researchers therefore recommend that institution administrators should strive to ensure continue improvement in the work environment since it significantly enhances institutions’ retention ability. Finally the study recommends that employers in tertiary institutions should strive towards broadening the spectrum of the work environment they can provide for their employees.

Date: 2021
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