Engineers' retention in the Indian construction industry

摘要

In this study, engineers were asked about the reasons for job turnover and also their contentment with respect to various factors related to job satisfaction. From the results, it is clear that pay and pay-related benefits are the topmost reason for attrition; next to that, lack of job satisfaction and the availability of increased job opportunities elsewhere play a major role. Lack of growth opportunities and lack of respect from superiors are also some of the reasons why-companies lose their engineers. From the results of the Engineers' Satisfaction Survey we can conclude that engineers are most unhappy about factors like overtime, rewards and recognition, and the vacations provided. To improve the retention rate of engineers, all these factors should be given due importance.rnIn addition to this, the attrition data of engineers was also separately collected from three different construction organizations. From the results it is found that the engineers' attrition rate in all the three organizations was more than 25%, generating significant expenses to locate, hire and familiarize new personnel. To reduce the attrition rate, suitable retention strategies such as proper pay, rewards and recognition, creative and challenging work, performance-based pay, a supportive work environment, proper vacations, adequate relaxation and free time should be provided, because humanrnresources are vital for the growth and success of the construction industry. Also, increased job satisfaction results in innovative and creative thinking, which leads to the creation of new technologies and trends which are essential for the development of the construction industry as well as the Nation.