11th HRM Student Research Symposium 2024
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Item THE IMPACT OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE TURNOVER INTENTION: A STUDY OF ALL EMPLOYEES IN FAST-FOOD INDUSTRY(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Samarasingha L.M.; Wanigasekara, W.M.S.K.The study looks into how to impact of training and development practices on employees' intention, focusing on all the employees of ABC Private Limited in the fast-food industry of Sri Lanka. In this connection, employee work engagement serves as a mediating variable to explain how the independent variable—training and development practices—relates to the dependent variable, turnover intention. This study utilized the cross-sectional survey design for research; data was gathered using a structured questionnaire administered to 185 randomly sampled employees. Quantitative analyses were done with SPSS: descriptive statistics, correlations, and regressions have been carried out. The results pointed to a negative relationship between training and development practices and employee turnover intentions, which has been fully mediated by increased employee work engagement. Training programs positively affected the level of engagement, which subsequently minimized the turnover intentions. This study implies the strategic importance of investing in employee training and development, which may negatively influence commitment and reduce turnover. The study offers practical implications for human resource managers interested in retaining talent in very competitive industries like fast food. The recommendations include continuous learning opportunities and fostering a supportive work culture.Item IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE WORK-LIFE BALANCE ON EMPLOYEE TURNOVER INTENTION: THE STUDY OF ABC TEA MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Millewa, M.S.L.; Wanigasekara, W.M.S.K.The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of Work-Life Balance on Turnover Intention of employees who work in a well-reputed tea manufacturing sector organization in Sri Lanka. The results of the study provide empirical evidence that the work-life balance has a significantly negative impact on Employee turnover intention. This was conducted as a quantitative and cross-sectional study. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire using a simple random sampling technique. Correlation analysis and simple regression analysis were used to measure the relationship and to test the advanced hypothesis of the study by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The analyzed results show there is a significant negative relationship between overall independent and dependent variables. The results indicate that the work-life balance is critical in reducing employees’ turnover intentions. Therefore, managers should pay close attention to implementing and promoting work-life balance policies, as employees' satisfaction with their work-life balance will directly influence their decision to stay with the organization.Item THE IMPACT OF TRAINING ON EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT XYZ TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Sudasinghe, S. P. S.; Wanigasekara, W.M.S.K.This study investigates the impact of training on executive employee performance at XYZ Technologies Private Limited, a renowned organization in the Information Technology industry of Sri Lanka. This study addresses the significant knowledge gap in how training impacts the executive employee performance at XYZ Technologies Private Limited. A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire to collect data from 300 executive employees selected based on stratified systematic sampling. On-the-Job Training and Off the Job Training was identified as the dimensions of the independent variable and the results revealed a weak positive correlation between on-the-job training and performance whilst a negative relationship between off the job training and performance. The findings underscore how important it is to maintain a balanced approach with both on the job and off the job training and also to consider the impact of other factors such as leadership and culture on the employee performance. Moreover, this study recommends further research to explore with a sample with more demographic differences and explore the other factors that can affect executive employee performance.Item THE IMPACT OF REWARD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES’ PERCEPTIONS TO RETENTION AT HAYLEYS ECO SOLUTIONS(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Godakanda G.K.M.L.; Wanigasekara, W.M.S.K.This study examined the impact of Reward Management Practices on Executive employees’ perceptions to retention at Hayleys Eco Solutions. The specific objectives were to analyze and identify the impact of the reward system on executive employees’ retention, to find out the main reasons for employees’ high turnover rate and find out the suggestions for reducing turnover and increasing the retention rate at Hayleys Eco Solutions. Theoretical literature focused on equity theory and expectancy theory. Empirical literature concentrates on reward systems including intrinsic rewards, extrinsic rewards and their effect on employee satisfaction. This study employed quantitative method research design and used a structured questionnaire to gather data. The target population of the study comprised 208 executives of Hayleys Eco Solutions. A sample of 138 executives was selected from the population using convenience sampling techniques. Collected data through the questionnaire was analyzed by aid SPSS software. The study found out that intrinsic rewards and extrinsic rewards have a positive impact with executive employee retention. Organization should consider these variables in order to enhance employee retention in Hayleys Eco Solutions.