The relationship between training and development, performance appraisal ,work-life balance and employee retention in electric and electronic semiconductor manufacturing company

Currently, many organizations are facing several challenges in retaining their employees. To increase efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of employees, the business must satisfy the needs of its employees and therefore, companies should also identify and implement the necessary Human Resource (HR) policies to retain their key talented staffs from leaving. The objective of this paper is to examine the relationship of HR practices influencing employee retention in electric and electronic semiconductor manufacturing company in Penang, Malaysia. This study emphasized quantitative methodology where the data was collected through the distribution of questionnaire. A purposive sampling is being used and the target population consists of employees from electric and electronic companies in Penang, Malaysia. A total of 333 data sample were collected among the overall 390 distributed questionnaires. The finding shows a significant positive relationship between employee retention and training and development, performance appraisal, and work-life balance. The implications of the study provide theoretical insights and practical recommendations to enhance employee retention in electric and electronic semiconductor industry. Finally, the results provide a clear picture of their employees’ expectations to retain in the organization for a long term and achieving the companies’ goals and objectives