The Association of Hygiene Factors and Employee Retention among Business Entities

This study investigated the association of hygiene factors and employee retention in the business entities in Sumilao and Impasugong, Bukidnon. It specifically looks into the ways that the working condition, salary and interpersonal relationships influence workers' decisions to remain with their organization. Data were collected through employee surveys from a subset of the businesses in these municipalities using a descriptive study design. Findings demonstrated that employees' perceptions of hygiene elements were generally moderate to high, and that employee retention is significantly positively correlated with both salary and interpersonal interactions. Although crucial, working conditions had a somewhat smaller but still favorable effect. The study supports Herzberg's claim that the existence of hygiene variables promotes retention while their absence results in dissatisfaction and turnover by confirming a substantial link between hygiene factors and employee retention. Satisfying workers' basic needs through fair compensation, a comfortable workplace, and positive interpersonal relationships increases their desire to stay in their positions. This study highlighted the serious need for management to continuously evaluate and enhance hygiene-related factors as a strategic approach to employee satisfaction and long-term retention. Business entities that prioritize these aspects are more likely to cultivate a stable and committed workforce, thereby fostering organizational success and sustainability. The study's narrow focus on particular hygiene aspects and nearby companies provides useful suggestions for enhancing employee engagement and retention tactics, which will help these towns' organizations succeed and last. To extend these results, future studies can focus on other elements that affect retention.

salary, quantitative, working conditions

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