| dc.description.abstract | The RMG (Ready-Made Garments) industry is a cornerstone of Bangladesh's national
economy, accounting for over 81% of exports and employing more than 4 million
workers. However, this industry faces a persistent challenge: high employee turnover,
ranging from 10% to 30% annually. This study aims to explore the main causes of
employee turnover and propose human resource strategies to reduce it and improve
organizational stability and efficiency. A mixed-methods approach was used, collecting
data from 45 employees across three medium-sized companies (Fortune Zipper
Bangladesh, Doreen Garments Ltd., and Brannerson Apparel’s Ltd.) using a structured
questionnaire. Purposive sampling was employed to ensure sample diversity in terms of
job title, gender, and seniority. Analysis methods included descriptive statistics,
visualizations using bar and pie charts, and theme coding.
Key findings support Hypothesis 1 by showing that non-financial variables like poor
working conditions and limited professional growth, as well as financial factors like
inadequate salary, are the primary causes of employee turnover. High levels of
recognition and transparency are linked to lower employee turnover, while the efficacy
of human resource management and communication systems vary (Hypothesis 2). staff
retention is positively impacted by incentive systems and staff development initiatives,
especially training and advancement (Hypothesis 3). Setting yearly compensation goals,
enhancing the workplace, creating institutionalized recognition systems, boosting
professional growth path transparency, enhancing communication, and assessing the
return on training expenditure are some of the recommendations.
Finally, developing a human resource strategy that considers both financial and nonfinancial
needs is important for reducing employee turnover, improving employee
resilience, and maintaining competitiveness in the garment industry. Future research
should explore long-term impacts and expand the sample size to gain a deeper
understanding. | en_US |
