Exploring the generation Y retention enablers: a case study among lecturers in public colleges in Kuching, Sarawak
The purpose of this research is to explore the enablers of Generation Y retention among lecturers of public education colleges. A case study approach was utilized in collecting data through semistructured interview among lecturers of public education colleges in Kuching, Sarawak. This research was c...
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, (UNIMAS)
2020
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/33329/1/Exploring%20the%20generation%20Y%20retention%20enablers%20a%20case%20study%20among%20lecturers%20in%20public%20colleges%20in%20Kuching%2C%20Sarawak%20%2824%20pgs%29.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/33329/4/Alicia%20%28ft%29.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/33329/ |
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| Summary: | The purpose of this research is to explore the enablers of Generation Y retention among lecturers of public education colleges. A case study approach was utilized in collecting data through semistructured interview among lecturers of public education colleges in Kuching, Sarawak. This research was conducted on a total sample consisting of seven lecturers who were selected through purposive sampling technique. Results revealed several issues which influence Generation Y
academicians to leave the institution, namely knowledge pursue, person job match, flexibility, career progression, compensation and benefits as well as hometown and family reasons. Enablers
which are effective in retaining Generation Y academicians are mentoring, career development, job satisfaction, management style, working environment and nature of working style, however, improvements can be made. There are four outcomes of Generation Y academicians' retention, namely, foundation of organization success, retaining talent and institutional knowledge, establish cohesive organization culture and maintaining current clients' trust. Finally, the research paper
discussed about implications towards the body of knowledge, policy, Human Resource practitioners and future research as well as recommendations to the management of public education colleges and future research direction. This paper concluded that the enablers of Generation Y retention can be utilized effectively to resolve issues of turnover and reap positive
outcomes for the institutions. |
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