Ethical Work Environment and Employee Retention: The Role of HR Practices in Fostering Employee Wellbeing
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This study examines the relationship between Ethical Work Environment and Employee Retention, with HR Practices acting as a moderating variable. The research was conducted among employees working in Technopark (Thiruvananthapuram), Infopark (Kochi), and Cyberpark (Kozhikode), Kerala. Following a pilot study involving 100 respondents, the final survey generated 492 valid responses. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the relationships among the study variables. The findings revealed that Ethical Work Environment significantly influences Employee Retention. HR Practices significantly moderated the relationship between Ethical Work Environment and Employee Retention by strengthening organizational commitment and workplace satisfaction.
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