A Study on Relationship between Workplace Happiness and Employee Retention among School Teachers with Reference to Nagapattinam District

Sindhanaichelvi A; Dr. R. Gayathri

doi:10.55524/ijirem.2024.11.2.14

Abstract

Work place happiness comprises various key aspects of a work experience of an employee. It is not about just enjoying the job; It impacts employee well-being and teacher satisfaction with the profession. This study explores how Work place happiness and employee retention is related among school Teachers in Nagapattinam District .It also studies the impact Work place happiness has on Job satisfaction which ultimately influence the teachers in staying in their profession .The study examines factors such as autonomy and control, employee engagement and work-life balance, organizational climate and collaboration and innovation opportunities among teachers. Statistical analysis like correlation, regression is used to examine the relationship between the above factors and job satisfaction. `The result shows that workplace happiness and Employee retention are positively correlated. It also identifies that giving full control over classroom, promoting work life balance policies, and creating a positive working climate and innovation and collaboration opportunities are the major improvements needed in retaining teachers. This will give an overview of employee retention based on job satisfaction

Keywords

Work Place Happiness, Employee Retention, Job Satisfaction, Work Life Balance, Salary, Climate, Opportunities.

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Cites this article as

S. A, D. R. Gayathri, "A Study on Relationship between Workplace Happiness and Employee Retention among School Teachers with Reference to Nagapattinam District", International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management (IJIREM), Vol-11, Issue-2, Page No-70-73, 2024. Available from: https://doi.org/10.55524/ijirem.2024.11.2.14