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    Effect of recruitment and selection on employee retention
    (U.C.U, 2024-09-20) Okumu martin
    ABSTRACT The study concluded that organizations like Ntake Bakery should invest in strategic human resource practices that prioritized recruitment and selection to maintain a competitive edge and reduce turnover. Recommendations were provided for enhancing recruitment strategies and improving employee retention within the manufacturing sector. The study investigated the effect of recruitment and selection practices on employee retention at Ntake Bakery, Jinja, Uganda. In the organization, it was observed that employee retention was very significant in organizational success through maintaining knowledge and reducing turnover costs. This study showed how effective recruitment and selection processes enhance retention rates, hence the organization gets to secure the services of its best staff. This was a descriptive survey study that utilized quantitative and qualitative data from employees and managers of Ntake Bakery. The target population was all employees in various departments; however, sample size determination followed Krejci and Morgan's formula, 1970. Sampling was done through stratified random sampling to ensure that different departments were represented in proportion. Data collection was carried out using structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to gather information about employee experiences, recruitment practices, and organizational cultures. Indeed, the findings showed that human resource management practices, including recruitmen and selection, did significantly affect employee retention. From the findings, it is identified that linking of recruitment and selection with the organizational objectives and expectations from employees enhance job satisfaction, organizational commitment and hence retention of employees. Other key factors identified by this research retain The study recommended that organizations such as Ntake Bakery invest in strategic human resource practices focusing on recruitment and selection to retain their competitive advantage and minimize their turnover ratio. Recommendations were made to reduce the manufacturing industry's high level of employee turnover and to enhance its recruitment strategies.