Exploring the link between family and community embeddedness on employee retention: the role of gender
Abstract/Description
The objective of this research is to investigate how factors outside of work, known as off-the-job factors, influence employee retention decisions and how these decisions differ based on gender roles. Drawing from the job embeddedness and conservation of resources theories, we have developed a Moderated-Mediation model to examine the indirect impact of family embeddedness in the community on turnover intentions through community embeddedness. We have also analyzed gender as a boundary condition in this relationship. The data collected from a survey of 266 employees working in private and public sector organizations in Pakistan support our proposed model, showing that employees' perception of family embeddedness in the community is a significant predictor of community embeddedness and subsequent turnover intentions. This relationship is stronger among female employees than their male counterparts. This study highlights the significance of off-the-job factors in influencing employee retention, particularly for female employees. Finally, we discuss the theoretical and practical implications of the findings.
Track
Management
Session Number/Theme
3C: Management
Session Chair
Dr. Muhammad Shafique ; Dr. Sahar Awan
Start Date/Time
27-5-2023 2:30 PM
End Date/Time
27-5-2023 4:30 PM
Location
MCS-3, AMAN-CED, Ground Floor
Recommended Citation
Abbas, Z., & Serrano-Archimi, C. (2023). Exploring the link between family and community embeddedness on employee retention: the role of gender. 3rd IBA SBS International Conference 2024. Retrieved from https://ir.iba.edu.pk/sbsic/2023/program/51
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Exploring the link between family and community embeddedness on employee retention: the role of gender
MCS-3, AMAN-CED, Ground Floor
The objective of this research is to investigate how factors outside of work, known as off-the-job factors, influence employee retention decisions and how these decisions differ based on gender roles. Drawing from the job embeddedness and conservation of resources theories, we have developed a Moderated-Mediation model to examine the indirect impact of family embeddedness in the community on turnover intentions through community embeddedness. We have also analyzed gender as a boundary condition in this relationship. The data collected from a survey of 266 employees working in private and public sector organizations in Pakistan support our proposed model, showing that employees' perception of family embeddedness in the community is a significant predictor of community embeddedness and subsequent turnover intentions. This relationship is stronger among female employees than their male counterparts. This study highlights the significance of off-the-job factors in influencing employee retention, particularly for female employees. Finally, we discuss the theoretical and practical implications of the findings.
