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Testing the nexus between reward system, job condition and employee retention through intervening role of employee engagement among nursing staff

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  • Kaltume Mohammed Kamselem
  • Muhammad Shaheer Nuhu
  • Kamaldeen A.A Lawal
  • Amina Muhammad Liman
  • Mohammed Sani Abdullahi

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Purpose - This study investigated the effects of reward system (RS) and job conditions (JC) on employee retention (ER). In particular, this study addressed the mediating effect of employee engagement (EE) on the relationship between RS, JC and ER. Design/methodology/approach - This paper employed descriptive survey approach and the unit of analysis consisted of public hospital nursing staff. Data were collected using questionnaires with a sample of 370 nurse respondents. Structural equation modelling with Smart-Partial Least Squares (PLS) 3.3.8 was used in a statistical analysis. Findings - The results revealed that RS and JC significantly related to ER. The study also showed the direct effect of RS and JC on EE. These findings indicate that (EE) has a partial mediating role in the relationship between RS, JC and ER. Practical implications - The study offers important policy insights for public nursing stakeholders who seek to increase retention of skills among their nursing staff. The findings are also crucial because they may help the health sector improve their ER strategies, especially in dynamic and competitive business situations where organisations are challenged to retain personnel from a limited skilled workforce. Originality/value - The findings of this study contribute to the literature on retention of nursing employees by enhancing the understanding of the influences of EE, RS and JC on ER among public hospitals.

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  • Kaltume Mohammed Kamselem & Muhammad Shaheer Nuhu & Kamaldeen A.A Lawal & Amina Muhammad Liman & Mohammed Sani Abdullahi, 2022. "Testing the nexus between reward system, job condition and employee retention through intervening role of employee engagement among nursing staff," Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 40(1), pages 34-53, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:agjsrp:agjsr-05-2022-0061
    DOI: 10.1108/AGJSR-05-2022-0061
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    1. Haney Shafira Abdul Halim & Dilla Syadia Ab Latiff, 2024. "Retaining Talent in Digital, Technology and Innovation Department: Key Factors Influencing Retention at a GLC in Malaysia," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 16(3), pages 817-831.
    2. Thwillemae Joy M. Cuyos & Roda Liza Hisoler & Jayshle Louise A. Guerrero & Arianlon Sweet S. Mortiga & John Paul Alabado & Jayson Rombaoa & Monsour A. Pelmin, 2025. "Employee Retention and Employee Motivation of Selected Nurses in Private Hospitals in General Santos City," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3), pages 303-311, March.

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