Factors Affecting Turnover of the Non-State University Lecturers: A Literature Review

Abstract

Attraction and retention of a competent workforce can be identified as one of the prime objectives of any organization. Organizations are thriving to retain their top talent within the organization as it facilitates the firms to obtain a competitive advantage over their rivals. Employees may leave their workplaces due to a variety of circumstances. Getting an understanding of these factors will be an advantage for them to take necessary actions to retain the top talent. Higher education can be identified as one of the major sectors where the overall performance of the organization highly depends on the quality of the academic staff. Hence; the main objective of this study is to identify the key factors affecting the turnover of the lecturers working for non-state universities. This study was conducted as a descriptive study as it was a review of the existing research outcomes in the field. It was found that salary, modes of recruitment and promotion, availability of office space, availability of resources, availability of washroom facilities, distributive justice, internal support, clear contracts of employment, the safety of the workplace, support from the administrative staff, staff development opportunities, perceived organizational support, recognition and respect, academic freedom and research, leadership style, performance management practices, workload, welfare facilities, training and development, and promotion opportunities are the most frequently mentioned factors affecting turnover of the lecturers.