Assoc. Prof. Yusliza Mohd-Yusoff Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
Dr. YUSLIZA, M. Y has been an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Business, Economics & Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. She is the author of more than 100 articles. Her research interests are organizational and behavioural studies, human resource management, green human resource management, international human resource management (international students adjustment), electronic human resource management, line managers involvement in human resource management, empowerment, human resource roles and competencies. Topic: Modeling the Effect of Supportive Work Environment on Employee Retention using Structural Equation Modeling Abstract: This study explores the relationship between peer group interaction, perceived climate, perceived organizational support, supervisory relationship on employee retention. Data were collected among academic staff in one of the public universities in Malaysia. A cross-sectional survey using hardcopy and online was used to collect data, 225 valid responses were analyzed. Besides, the structural equation modeling technique has been used to test the proposed hypothesized model. The study concludes the positive effect of peer group interaction, perceived climate, perceived organizational support, supervisory relationship on employee retention. Universities need to provide supportive environments that enable staff to remain focused and dedicated to maintain high morale and reduce academic staff turnover. As a result, employees' positive perception of their work environment reduced their turnover intention decisions. The findings of this study further elucidate how a supportive work environment impacts employee retention among academic staff in Malaysia context.