Key Factors Influencing Employee Retention in an Afghan Construction Company

Abstract Book of the 7th International Conference on Research in Human Resource Management

Year: 2025

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Key Factors Influencing Employee Retention in an Afghan Construction Company

Wais Patyalai

ABSTRACT:

Employee retention is a critical challenge in the construction industry, particularly in post-conflict contexts such as Afghanistan. This study investigates the factors influencing employee retention at (XYZ) Construction Company. Twelve employees participated in semi-structured, face-to-face interviews conducted over a three-week period, with interview locations kept confidential due to security considerations. A mixed-method approach was applied: quantitative analysis for demographic data and thematic content analysis for open-ended responses. Findings indicate that career development opportunities, a supportive work environment, fair rewards, and supervisor support significantly affect employee retention. The study offers practical recommendations to enhance retention, including structured career development programs, a positive organizational climate, equitable reward systems, and strengthened supervisory support. These insights contribute both to the theory and practice of human resource management in challenging and high-risk environments.

Keywords: Career Development, Employee Engagement, Reward; Supervisor Support, Work Environment