Strength of HR signals and intent to stay: mediating role of psychological contract fulfillment

Chiradip Bandyopadhyay and Kailash B.L. Srivastava

Evidence-based HRM, 2022, vol. 11, issue 3, 501-518

Abstract: Purpose - The study examined the relationship between human resource (HR) signals and intent to stay (ITS) in an attributional framework. It also investigated the mediating role of psychological contract fulfillment in the relationship between the strength of HR signal and ITS. Design/methodology/approach - The data were collected from 460 managers in the manufacturing sector from eastern India using a structured questionnaire. The study adopted a mediated structural equation model to test the model fit and hypotheses. Findings - The study confirmed the relationship between the strength of the H R signal and the ITS, and the mediating role of psychological contract fulfillment between the strengths of HR signals and ITS. The study indicates a positive role of the psychological contract fulfillment in strengthening the effect of HR signals on ITS. Originality/value - The study adds to the body of knowledge by confirming a signaling role of HR practices within the firm having the attributional ability. It also indicates the role of psychological contract fulfillment in employee retention.

Keywords: Psychological contract fulfillment; Intent to stay; Attributional framework; HR signals; Strength of HR signal (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1108/EBHRM-12-2021-0251

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