Abstract: The purpose of this research was to establish the relationship between work environment and labour turnover in multipurpose training institutes in Kenya. The target population was the, 119 lecturers and 329 trainees in the multipurpose institutes in Kenya. The sample size was 90 lecturers and trainees in the multipurpose institutes in Kenya. The study used stratified random sampling to select the 23 lecturers and 67 trainees in the multipurpose institutes in Kenya. This method helped to eliminate bias. Therefore the sample size was 90 lecturers and trainees in the multipurpose institutes in Kenya. The study used stratified random sampling to select the 90 lecturers and trainees in the multipurpose institutes in Kenya. Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires and drop and pick method. Quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical software (SPSS) by running frequencies, cross-tabulations correlation to generate various relationships, frequencies and comparisons. Qualitative data was transcribed and summarized to backup quantitative data. Data was analyzed using descriptive methods. Data was presented in form of figures, tables and charts. The study recommends that the organization creates and cultivates a culture/ work environment where everyone loves to be part of. This can be achieved by creating company values and policies that enhance and protect the employee dignity and self-esteem. The study recommends management in multipurpose training institutes in to encourage work life balance where the employees get adequate time off to spend with family and friends, and attend to other social responsibilities.
Keywords: Work environment, Labour Turnover, Multipurpose Training Institutes, Retention.
Title: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WORK ENVIRONMENT AND LABOUR TURNOVER IN MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING INSTITUTES IN KENYA
Author: Katitia Peter Koikai, Dr. Susan Were, Prof. Romanus Odhiambo
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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