Supportive supervisors: the key to employee retention?

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The study, based in higher education institutions in Pakistan, finds that perceived supervisor support decreases turnover intention and increases task performance through the mediation of self-efficacy.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2020), "Supportive supervisors: the key to employee retention?", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 28 No. 2, pp. 39-41. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-10-2019-0255