Impact of Retention Practices by Skyline Hotel of Gujarat, India
Shama Parween * 
NIMS University Jaipur, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This research aims to study the impact of retention practices within Skyline Hotel, Gujarat, and find areas of improvement for more effective outcomes. Data collection was conducted utilizing both structured and open-ended questionnaires. The study comprised a sample size of 40, chosen through probability-based sampling techniques. Analysis unveiled four primary factors influencing individuals' decisions to enter the Skyline Hotel i.e. salary, prospects for career advancement, attainment of senior positions, and complexities inherent in job roles. Critical determinants of employee satisfaction encompassed effective utilization of technology, availability of sufficient resources, provision of a safe and comfortable work environment, and devotion to consistent management policies. Moreover, five parameters crucial to personnel productivity emerged: contentment with colleagues, recognition of job performance, opportunities for future growth, and acknowledgment of employee input. The research findings underscored a spectrum of perspectives among Skyline Hotel personnel in Gujarat concerning factors shaping their decisions. There are some respondents expressed their willingness to leave their current positions in search of enhanced career advancement opportunities and more promising job prospects elsewhere. This research provides valuable insights into the factors affecting employee retention strategies and productivity within the Skyline hotel in Gujarat, shedding light on areas where improvements can be made to foster a more engaged and satisfied workforce. These findings may serve as a foundation for the development of retention strategies that can benefit both hotel employees and the organizations they serve.
Keywords: Employees’ retention practices, employee’s attrition reason, skyline hotel
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