Factors influencing the retention of personnel in organizations under Sukhothai Provincial Public Health Office.

Abstract

ABSTRACT

          This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to investigate factors influencing the retention of personnel in organizations under Sukhothai Provincial Public Health Office. The sample consisted of 385 public health personnel with at least one year of work experience. The research instruments included questionnaires on personal factors, work motivation, and organizational retention. The reliability coefficients using Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.67-1.00. Statistical analyses included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and stepwise multiple linear regression analysis.

          Results showed that most participants were female (69.4%) with a mean age of 37.82±10.0 years. The majority had high levels of work motivation (66.8%) and high levels of organizational retention (82.6%). Factors that significantly influenced organizational retention were occupational status (p < 0.001, β = 0.669), policy and administration (p < 0.001, β = 0.250), responsibility (p < 0.001, β = 0.262), supervisory management style (p < 0.001, β = 0.212), salary (p < 0.001, β = 0.104), and working conditions (p = 0.008, β = 0.103). These factors collectively predicted 86.6% of organizational retention among personnel.

          This study should be utilized to develop human resource management strategic plans that encompass all six factors to reduce turnover rates and strengthen organizational commitment.