Abstract: The ability to attract and retain talent in organisations is rapidly becoming one of the key issues for Human resource managers and professionals hence it necessities effective and efficient human resource planning for organization to achieve sustainable talent management. Given this, the primary purpose of this study was to determine the influence of Human Resource Planning Strategy on retention of employees in universities in Kenya. The study sought to aid university management boards and councils, employee unions, HR professionals, researchers and scholars and government in policy formulation for Human Resource Planning strategies as a reliable means to improve retention of employees in universities in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive design. The target population of the study comprised all employees in 70 accredited universities in the Republic of Kenya with a total population of 50,670 employees. The sample size of the study was 384 respondents chosen by simple stratified sampling technique. Questionnaires were the primary data collection tool. Linear regression models were usedto analyze data (descriptive and inferential statistics) using SPSS Version 23 software. The main finding from the study indicated that Human Resource Planning strategies influenced retention of employees in universities in Kenya. The study recommended to top University management to explore ways and means of devise, review and implement adequate Human Resource Planning strategies to boost their employees’ morale and motivate them to perform their job tasks with zeal thus increasing their productivity and hence enabling the universities in Kenya to achieve their mandate and more enormous competitive advantage.
Keywords: Human Resource Planning Strategy and Employee Retention.
Title: INFLUENCE OF HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING STRATEGIES ON RETENTION OF EMPLOYEES IN UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
Author: Michael Mboya Muma Dr. Joyce Nzulwa, Dr. Kepha Ombui, Prof. Romanus Odhiambo
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