Author(s):
Shivani Meena, Harbhan Singh
Email(s):
meenashivanu77@gmail.com , harbhan@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00014 
Address:
Shivani Meena1, Harbhan Singh2
1House No.8, Radhakrishan Colony, Kayad Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan – 305023.
216/A/2, Bank Colony, Kayad Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan – 305023.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
The purpose of this study is to examine how employee retention is affected by leadership, talent management, compensation, work environment, and training and development. It will also highlight the various trends in the factors. This study is based on the descriptive review of previous literature on the role of Training and Development, Work Environment, Compensation, Leadership, and Talent Management on Employee Retention.
The results showed that leadership, talent management, work environment, training and development, and compensation all had an influence on employee retention, both positively and negatively. This study is based on a thorough review of existing literature, so it is only a theoretical point of view of the problem. This study benefits organizations by guiding policy formulation and modification to increase employee retention rates. This study will also help practitioners and researchers conduct further studies. This study will result in the betterment of both employers and employees, which will simultaneously result in the betterment of society. This study adds to the body of knowledge on the effects of leadership, talent management, salary, work environment, and training and development on employee retention. It also provides information about the most recent advancements concerning the elements.
Cite this article:
Shivani Meena, Harbhan Singh. Enhancing Employee Retention: A Comprehensive Analysis of Training, Work Environment, Compensation, Leadership and Talent Management. Asian Journal of Management. 2025;16(2):87-3. doi: 10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00014
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Shivani Meena, Harbhan Singh. Enhancing Employee Retention: A Comprehensive Analysis of Training, Work Environment, Compensation, Leadership and Talent Management. Asian Journal of Management. 2025;16(2):87-3. doi: 10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00014 Available on: https://ajmjournal.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-16-2-3
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