Employee Retention Strategies on the Performance of Government Employees in a Government Office: A Case Study of Office of the Prime Minister in Uganda
| dc.contributor.author | Eseza Nyeishokye | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-10-01T10:01:34Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-10-01T10:01:34Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-09-20 | |
| dc.description | Undergraduate research | |
| dc.description.abstract | Employee retention is a critical concern for government institutions,particularly in developing countries like Uganda where the public sector plays a pivotal role in national development. This study explores the impact of employee retention strategies on the performance of government employees within the Office of the Prime Minister in Uganda. The research aims to understand how various retention strategies including compensation packages, career development opportunities, work life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs and organizational culture influence employee satisfaction and performance. The study employs the quantitative analysis which focuses on identifying correlations between specific retention strategies and key performance indicators such as employee productivity, job satisfaction and turnoverrates. The qualitative component provides a deeper understanding of the contextual factors that influence the effectiveness of these strategies’ including organizational culture, leadership styles and external economic conditions. The findings reveal that competitive compensation, opportunities for career development advancement and supportive work environment are the most significant factors in retaining skilled employees. However, the study also highlights the importance of non-monetary factors like work life balance and recognition which are often over looked but crucial for maintaining high levels of employee engagement and motivation. Additionally, the research identifies several challenges unique to the public sector like budget constraints and bureaucratic inefficiencies that limit the effectiveness of certain retention strategies. The dissertation concludes with practical recommendations for the Office of the Prime Minister to enhance the employee retention strategies. These include implementing more flexible work arrangements, increasing investment in employee development programs and fostering a culture of continuous feedback and recognition. The insights gained from this case study not only contribute to the academic understanding of employee retention in government institutions but also offer actionable strategies for improving the performance and service delivery of the public sector organizations in Uganda and similar contexts. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/1734 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | Employee Retention Strategies on the Performance of Government Employees in a Government Office: A Case Study of Office of the Prime Minister in Uganda | |
| dc.type | Thesis |