Factors influencing employee turnover in the food manufacturing industry in Malaysia

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to share the importance of employee turnover and factors that contribute to employee turnover. It is recommended in this study that compensation and benefits, work-life balance, work stress and job satisfaction are important factors that influence employee turnover. This study also provides research implications to guide industry practitioners in the aspect of employee turnover.This study serves as a guideline to support food manufacturing industry in restructuring its corporate policies in human resource to sustain its business and retain employees. In addition, this research is expected to be a reference for future research regarding employee turnover management.