Factors for Skilled Labour Turnover and Turnover Intention in the Case of Geological Survey of Ethiopia
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2021-11-02
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Abstract
This project aims to assess skilled employees‟ turnover between the year 2010 and
2013 E.C, cause and intention in Geological Survey of Ethiopia. Geological Survey
of Ethiopia is the only governmental organization which study basic earth
resources and own geoscience information of the country. Mineral resources are
basic instruments for eradication of poverty and accelerated and Sustained
Development of the nation. In order to achieve the above benefits from the mining
sector, stable work environment in general and availability of experienced skilled
manpower in particular are crucial factors.
High labor turnover has become a problem for government institutions. Well
experienced and qualified professionals leave position they held in government
offices. Geological Survey of Ethiopia is one of the victims of this high labor
turnover. Currently the Geological Survey of Ethiopia is facing a frequent turnover
of skilled staff, and as such the high turnover is costing the authority in terms of
service, money and time. In this study, the researcher used both primary and
secondary data sources. Primary data were collected through questionnaires and
interview and secondary data for the study was added by referring relevant reports
and documents with in and out-side of the organization.
The findings of the study revealed that the causes of staff turnover are a
combination of factors: low salary, poor leadership, better job opportunity in other
organizations, and low training/educational opportunity are some of the causes.
Based on the finding‟s, recommendations are suggested.