Author

  • Faiz Ullah Khattak

    • Iqra University Islamabad, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

  • Amjad Hussain

    • Iqra University Islamabad, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

  • Qaiser Mehmood

    • Muhammad Ali Jinnah University Islamabad, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

  • Aamir Mumtaz

    • Iqra University Islamabad, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

  • Ijaz Ur Rehman

    • Iqra University Islamabad, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

  • Kashif Ur Rehman

    • Iqra University Islamabad, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

Abstract

The current research study examined the association among the HRM practices through job embeddedness (as a mediator) and employee turnover intentions. In this study, the researchers used new construct i.e. job embeddedness to explore its mediating impact on the relationship between employee turnover intentions and HRM practices such as training, compensation, career planning, performance appraisal and supervisor support. Job embeddedness was studied in terms of fit, links, and sacrifice organization. Job embeddedness plays a crucial role to reduce turnover. If organization applies these HRM practices in true letter and spirit, then their employees will be more satisfied, committed, and loyal to that organization. If employees are more embedded to the organization in a positive manner, so that employees are more committed, satisfied and impacts their performance.

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Khattak, F. U., Hussain, A., Mehmood, Q., Mumtaz, A., Rehman, I. U., & Rehman, K. U. (2012). Shrinking Employees Turnover Intention by applying Tools of Job Embeddedness (Used as a Mediator). Information Management and Business Review, 4(7), 370-378. https://doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v4i7.991

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