Factors Affecting Job Turnover: A Case Study of Private Schools of District Swat

Authors

  • Faisal Khan University of Swabi
  • Abdul Mateen University of Swat
  • Badshah Hussain University of Swat
  • Muhammad Sohail University of Swat
  • Amjad Khan university of Swat

Keywords:

Turnover, Stress, Private School Teachers

Abstract

 Several factors force employees to leave the organization. This study examines the relationship among job turnover intention, workload, low pay and job stress in private schools at district swat. For this purpose, the data has been collected from of two hundred and forty eight employees. The results of the study indicated that workload, low pay and job stress are significantly positive related to turnover intention. This study also suggested that for overcoming the turnover from the schools enough salary should be given to employees to motivate them and retained.

Author Biographies

Faisal Khan, University of Swabi

Department fo Management Sciences

Abdul Mateen, University of Swat

Centre for management and commerce

Badshah Hussain, University of Swat

Centre for management and commerce

Muhammad Sohail, University of Swat

Centre for management and commerce

Amjad Khan, university of Swat

Centre for management and commerce

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12.07.2017