CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN THE BENUE STATE CIVIL SERVICE
The paper examined the effect of career development on employee retention in the Benue State Civil Service. This study adopted survey research design, the sample size for the study was 200 across the Benue State Civil Service. Data were collected using a self-mixed questionnaire with response rate...
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| Language: | English |
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Federal University Wukari
2024-07-01
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| Series: | International Studies Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/365 |
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| Summary: | The paper examined the effect of career development on employee retention in the Benue State Civil Service. This study adopted survey research design, the sample size for the study was 200 across the Benue State Civil Service. Data were collected using a self-mixed questionnaire with response rate of 200 percent. Thepaper has a total population of fourteen thousand nine hundred and sixty-six (14,966) (Benue State civil service commission worker’s register, 2023). The analysis of data was done using simple frequency distribution and percentages. The multiple regression analysis t-test was used alongside with Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) technique in estimation. The Findings revealed that that effect self-certification has significant relationship on employee retention of Benue State civil service and seminars has significant relationship on employee retention of Benue State civil service. The study revealed that career development affected the employee retention of Benue State civil servants. The study concludes that certification, seminars, internship and coaching positively affected the employee retention in the Benue State Civil Service. This implies that investing in certification, seminars, internship, and coaching programs can effectively enhance employee retention within the Benue State Civil Service. The study recommended among others that Policy makers of various ministries should expand the availability of certification programs relevant to the roles and responsibilities within the Civil Service. And clearly communicate the career advancement opportunities associated with obtaining specific certifications, emphasizing their importance in professional development and progression within the Civil Service. This can be done by partnering with accredited institutions or professional organizations to offer a diverse range of certifications.
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| ISSN: | 2756-4649 |