The Relationship between flexible working practices and labour turnover. A case of Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development– research services department · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author

Nyamukunda, Kundiso M.

Title

The Relationship between flexible working practices and labour turnover. A case of Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development– research services department

Abstract

The research objectives were to ascertain the current working practices, evaluate the factors affecting the choice of working practices and to assess the extent of correlation between flexible working practices and employee turnover in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development–RSD can adopt. The current working practices, factors affecting choice of working practice, relationship between flexible working practice and employee retention and the recommendation on the best work practices were highlighted. Questionnaires were used to collect data from employees of the organisation. Questionnaires were administered to both the managerial and non-managerial staff of the organisation. Respondents were drawn
from Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development– Research Services Department in
Harare. Stratified and random sampling technique and a sample of 100 respondents was used. The researcher found out that shift work, part time work, flexi time and hybrid work are very commonly used at Ministry Of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and
Rural Development– Research Services Department. The researcher also noted that there is a positive relationship between flexible working practices and employee retention. Flexible working practices improves the work-life balance of employees, reduces employee absenteeism and improves employee commitment. The factors affecting the choice of working practices found include; increased pressure on managers and employee
resistance to adapt. Finally, the recommendations found on the best work practices in respect of employee retention include; employee career advancement through effective training programs and total employee engagement through employee involvement in all
programs. It was concluded that there is a positive core relationship between flexible working practices and labour turnover in the health industry. Furthermore, the
organization must adopt other new working practices so as to improve on service delivery.

Date

2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

working practices

labour turnover

Supervisor

Dr. Chisango