Abstract:
Purpose
This main aim and purpose ofthis research is evaluating the intermediating influence of organizational
engagement on helpful working atmosphere and employee retention.
Methodology & Design
A quantitative study method was used in the research to evaluate the relationship among supportive
working environment and employee retention. The primary data for the study was collected from 282
employees from the banking sector. Secondary data for the study was gathered from research journals,
books and new articles. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis. Reliability analysis
was also used to test the validity to the variables.
Findings
The results ofthis research recommends that supportive working environment play a vital part in
predicting employee retention. The outcomes also suggest that organizational engagement play a
mediating role among employee retention and supportive work practices.
Limitations
The data in the research was limited to employees from banking sector in Karachi. Moreover the cross sectional design ofthe research as small sample size was also a limitation.
Recommendations
The findings ofthis research recommend that HR practitioners and executive must implement supportive
work practices and offer work life balance for better retention oftheir top talent.
