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    INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING

    AND MANAGEMENT

    (KOLKATA)

    Project Report On

    RETENTION at OPUSEstates

    Submitted By:

    ANWESHA

    CHATTERJEE

    BBA(H)-3rd year

    Roll no:071042050049

    Registration no:071042050201049

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    Approval form

    Name of the student: AnweshaChatterjee

    Address: 99A KUMAR PARA LANE KASBAKOL-42Institute: Institute of Engineering&Management

    University:West Bengal University of

    TechnologyRegistration No: 071042050201049

    University Roll No:071042050049

    Project Title :Retention at OPUS

    Estates

    Duration: April-May 2010.

    Project Guide: Miss Shrija Bhadra

    Signature of the student : -

    Approved By :- Miss Shrija Bhadra

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    Designation of the approvingauthority:-Lecturer

    INDEXTABLE OF CONTENTS

    Serial

    No.Topic Page

    No.1 Approval form 22 Acknowledgement 43 Preface 54 Details On GCJ Group 85 About OPUS ESTATE 126 Retention at OPUS 227 Introduction on Retention 258 Importance of Retention 289 Employee Retention strategies 33

    10 Research Methodology 3611 Analysis & Interpretation 3912 Master Graph 6013 Findings 6114 Suggestions 6715 Annexure/Questionnaire 6916 Bibliography 72

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    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    It gives me great privilege and honour to offer thanks to all thosewho

    helped me in my project. I would like to extend my sincere thanksand

    gratitude to my project guide Miss. Shrija Bhadra for acting asa mentor

    and as a catalyst during entire duration of my project. I also thank

    her for

    providing continuous cooperation support and expert guidance

    throughout my project, whenever needed.

    I also thank the Managing Director of Opus Estates Mr. AshokJaiswal for

    granting me the permission to carry out the survey on his

    esteemed

    organization showing keen interest in the study and for givingtheir

    valuable suggestions from time to time, as and when requiredand also for

    rendering all possible help during the time when the study was

    conducted.I express my cordial thanks and acknowledgements to all mycolleagues

    and employees for taking out time from their busy schedule andproviding

    me with relevant information, which contributed significantly inmy

    project analysis and increased my knowledge in a totally newsphere. It

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    was great interacting with the customers of various frequenciesand

    learning from their experiences.

    PREFACE

    In spite of the theoretical knowledge gained through classroomstudy, a person is incomplete if not subject to practical exposure

    of real corporate world and may have to face hurdles, which will

    be difficult to overcome without any first hand experience of

    business.

    In this context a project made on any chosen topic has been

    inculcated within course to make the individual aware of

    happening of the real business world .The report, entitled

    Retention has been done by me at OPUS Estates a real estate

    marketing company basically functioning in Kolkata.

    The prior reason for choosing the organization was my association

    with it.

    I have been a part of OPUS for the past 3 months and I am

    currently working there as the Business Coordinator.

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    As employees are the bases for company so retention ofemployees is a

    major focus for HR department. The management should identifythe

    important factors that affect retention and should take necessary

    measuresto improve these. Also, the management should take appropriatemeasure

    to identify the reasons of employee voluntarily leave.

    It is only the employees that implement and give tangibility to the

    corporate mission. In other words if it is the highest rung in thecorporate

    hierarchy that has ideas, it is the employees rung that has thechisel to

    bring the vision to life. In the best of worlds, employees would

    love their

    jobs. Like their co-workers, work hard for their employers, getpaid well for

    their work, have ample chances of advancement and flexibleschedules so

    they could attend to personal or family needs when necessary.And never

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    leave.

    But then theres the real world. And in the real world,employees, do,

    leave, either because they want more money, hate the workingconditions,

    hate their co-workers, want a change, or because their spousegets a dream

    job in another state. Unlike inanimate products and systems thatsubject

    themselves to fine tuning without any reaction, employees wouldnot

    subject themselves to any measure taken without reaction andanalysis.

    Hence managing human resources, particularly retaining them, isan art

    that calls for special skills and strategies.

    Employee survey and exit interviews can be used forassessing the

    reasons of employee voluntarily leave. HR interventions such as

    improving

    selection process, effective orientation and training, betteremployee

    relation, better career development programs and planning etcshould be

    used to improve employee retention.

    The top organizations are on the top because they valuetheir

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    employees and they know how to keep them glued to theorganization. So

    it can be rightly concluded that all leading business houses are on

    the vergeof improvising their retention strategies. Thus I also wanted toendeavor

    my knowledge upon EMPLOYEE RETENTION and grabbed the

    opportunity to make a thorough study on it.

    THE GCJ GROUP

    The Group DimensionLed by dynamic visionaries and entrepreneurs, the GCJ Group has

    established an outstanding record in uncovering opportunities indiverse

    industries. In a track record spanning five decades, themultifaceted group

    has set benchmarks in business areas like iron and steel,

    telecommunication, information technology, weighment, cementand real

    estate.

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    Proven Record In Serving

    Customers

    In the process it is privileged to collaborate with many reputed

    multinationals from Italy, France, U.K., Japan and Korea, as well as

    some

    of the pioneering Indian companies. It has been acknowledged as

    a

    National Strategic Partner for leading companies from France and

    Italy. Since inception the guiding principle of the GCJ Group has

    been to

    create true value for its stakeholders and to maintain a

    transparent and

    unbiased relationship with all. The client focused business model

    helps

    Group companies to deliver optimum solutions to customers and

    stay

    ahead of the constantly changing consumer demands and

    preferences. It is

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    a leader and pioneer in its many fields of endeavor.

    Group StrengthsThe GCJ Group of companies brings together a talentedprofessional team

    backed by technology and finance. A congenial work cultureencourages

    talent and innovations. Respect for individual initiative, effective

    manpower utilization, smart working and the multifarious

    products and environments, make working for the GCJ Group thefirst

    choice for people with ideas.

    Vision: -

    To be the first preference of people with ideas

    Key Assets

    Organizational goodwill.

    Land & Building assets across India.

    Good management and financial strength.

    Strong market penetration.

    Trained and qualified professionals.

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    Widespread application of IT.

    Understanding of consumer behavior.

    Proficiency in time and man management.

    Mission:-

    To deliver superior value to their customers,

    shareholders, employees and society at large.

    Values: Integrity

    Commitment

    Passion

    Speed

    Support

    ESTEEMED CLIENTS of

    GCJ GroupALCATEL ARCHIES

    VODAFONE BIG BAZAR

    AIRTEL COOKIE MAN

    MOTOROLA SHOPPERS STOP

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    PHILIPS RAYMOND

    SAMSUNG FABINDIA

    NOKIA FRANKFINN

    DIALOGUE ANAND RATHI

    VOXTEL NIMBO BIRD

    6 TENS AGRANI

    VIBES BARISTA

    LEE CAMS

    AQUA JAVA RELIANCE

    ICICI BANK NIS SPARTA MANAGEMENTINSTITUTE

    WRANGLER KAYA SHIN CLINIC

    CAF COFFEE DAY STATE BANK OF INDIA

    CHANDRANI PEARLS HDFC BANK

    MAYFAIR MODI CARE

    SPENCERS ADITYA BIRLA GROUP

    AIR HOSTESS ACADEMY MUTHOOT FINANCE

    About OPUSThe Group has made significant investments in real estate. Theexperience

    ranges from building steel yards to erecting shopping malls and

    residential complexes. As a consequence it has also acquiredexpertise in

    Marketing Projects, Consultancy, Strategic Advice and Portfolio

    Management. Opus is the latest initiative by this aggressive,

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    multidimensional Group to create a positive difference in the realestate

    marketing space. Opus is a multifaceted, multitalented and

    multitaskingprofessional partner.

    For the real estate industry, this is an age of uncertainty. Buyersneed to be

    sure that they get the home they want at the right price and time.For

    sellers, the rapidly evolving market dynamics is characterized bymany

    difficult challenges. Professional marketing expertise is the needof the

    hour but it requires a mastery of many dimensions.

    Opus provides the marketing mastery. They bring together thehardware

    and brain ware to turn real estate projects into marketingsuccesses. Their

    network reaches even unreachable places. Their database drivenmodel

    efficiently reaches the target buyer. Their people have thetraining and

    experience to turn prospects into customers by effectivelyinterpreting their

    desires. They can fit the developers projects to customer needswith

    professional last mile services. Opus is a company that believesin

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    relationships based on integrity, transparency, courtesy andcommitment.

    Whether you are a buyer or seller, they strive to be a reliablepartner who

    counsels and guides at every step. In Opus one can trust upon.

    The ProfessionalDimensionIn the real estate industry, paradigms have been shifting rapidly.It is

    shifting from building structures to need fulfillment, from sellingto

    marketing. The focus today is on the customer, his dreams andaspirations.

    Opus is the multifaceted, multitalented and multitaskingprofessional

    partner.

    Their expertise spans from interpreting the shifting paradigms todevising

    innovative marketing strategies. They specialize in exploring themany

    dimensions of space marketing project planning or customerprogrammes,

    database marketing or mass advertising, they expertise to ensurethat their

    esteemed and highly respected customers or clients make the

    right move to

    reach out to the right people at the right time in the right manner.

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    The Service Dimension

    Opus Customer Focus

    Of the many dimensions of real estate, marketing is often mostesoteric. In

    the prevailing market condition it requires high degree ofprofessional

    training to convert prospects into customers. For customers too,the

    plethora of choice, the complexity of local conditions and thepitfalls of law

    make buying fraught with uncertainties. Expert advice is the needof the

    day.

    Opus Estates provides the expert edge to serve the needs ofbuyers and

    sellers. With over three decades of combined experience in thereal estate

    industry, they fill the gaps of reliable professional services with

    domain

    knowledge of transactions and processes related to buying,selling,

    promoting and managing properties. As a part of the GCJ Group,a 50 year

    old organization with varied business interests, they have

    excellent

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    credentials in the real estate industry, as well as enviableresources and

    experience to implement the service pledge. Integrity,transparency and

    high ethical standards have been the guiding principles of the GCJway of

    doing business. Their team of highly experienced marketingprofessionals

    help developers to chalk out effective marketing programmers todeliver

    time-bound results.

    Aligned To Customer Needs

    For Opus Estates, customer service is the principal product andthey fulfill

    several vital roles in real estate marketing serving key players

    withspecialist knowledge, resources and support systems that set new

    benchmarks for the real estate industry.

    For real estate developers they serve as experienced servicepartners who

    can be entrusted to conceive and implement marketingprogrammers and

    advertising campaigns. As an external agency, they bring anobjective

    perspective to developments and markets to enable effectivesolutions. For

    multinationals and Indian corporate, they combine a nationwidenetwork

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    with local level knowledge to sterile the best commercialproperties for

    office and retail, as theyll as residences for transferredexecutives.

    Relationship with developers enables to facilitate negotiationsquickly and

    competently. For individual homebuyers, they provide calibratedstep-by-

    step support throughout the purchase process. They evaluate the

    comparative merits of property options in the context of thebuyers needs

    to find the best fit. They also provide guidance on legal andfinancial issues

    to make the transaction easier.

    The Service Range

    Project Consultancy{For international companies, investors and developers}

    Advice on acquisition of land at strategic locations. Inter cityevaluation.Project design and phase planning. Project launch strategies.

    Commercial Property

    {For MNCs and Indian companies}

    Research, analysis and identification of potential areas forpropertyacquisition, Project budgeting and planning. Advice on expansionplans. Space search for retail, offices, warehouses, land, etc.

    Home Search{For seekers of residential property}

    Information on land, flats, bungalows, penthouses, etc. in citiesacross

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    the country. International Properties. NRI services for expatriateclients.

    Investment Services

    {For financial investors}

    Assessment of property requirements. Portfolio investment andROI planning.

    Advisory Services{For homebuyers and developers}

    Legal compliance, insurance, project and mortgage finance.

    Relocation Services{For MNCs and Indian companies}

    Accommodation for relocation of employees.

    PROJECT PORTFOLIO of

    OPUS GODREJ

    MAYFAIR GROUP

    EMAAR MGF

    TATA HOUSING

    HILAND GROUP

    EDEN GROUP

    SIDDHA

    P S GROUP HERITAGE

    BENGAL SHRACHI

    DAFFODIL GROUP

    MITTAL GROUP

    URBANA

    LOHARUKA

    NPR GROUP

    KEPPEL MAGUS

    SHRESTHA GROUP

    BENGAL SHRIRAM AVANI GROUP

    UNITECH

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    BENGAL AMBUJA ASPIRATIONS

    J.J. REALTORS

    ALPHA G CORP

    JAIPURIA GROUP

    ROSEDALE DEVELOPERS

    BENGAL SHELTER PARSVNATH

    ADYA GROUP

    MANI GROUP

    AMRAPALI GROUP-DELHI & NCR

    FORT GROUP

    MERLIN GROUP

    SALTEE GROUP

    SUREKHA GROUP

    REALTECH NIRMAN

    IDEAL

    RDB GROUP

    AMP UNIVERSAL

    BELANI GROUP

    RUCHI REALTY

    PASARI GROUP

    KHETAWAT GROUP

    KWIC/KSUC

    GANGULY GROUP BPTP LTD.

    The Resource Dimension

    Synergy Of Skills And Systems

    As a part of the GCJ Group, Opus Estates brings together the rich

    experience of working for various sectors. Their strength lies in

    understanding customers based on their interactions acrossmarkets

    including the highly competitive telecom sector where totalcustomer

    satisfaction is mandatory. Marketing expertise, information

    systems,database marketing, enquiry management, expert advice

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    Opus consolidates many resources to make every task easier.They recruit

    motivated achievers, hone their skills through regular, well-

    formulatedtraining programmes and provide personnel with ongoing supportand

    education needed to excel. Their proprietary computer-basedsystems

    contribute to information handling, service efficiency and speed.

    Officesacross the country demarcate their resource spread. In planningmarketing

    programmes they focus on each property as an individual productand

    tailor the plan to fit the needs of the target audience. Theirmarketing and

    advertising specialists help developers to customize each productfor its

    target audience. They complement the developers resources inmanpower

    and time to give a selling edge to their projects. For customersthey offer a

    variety of services to cover the property life cycle ranging fromexpert

    advice to deal facilitation to professional management ofproperty.

    Enquiries are segregated in three categories -- Land, Residentialand

    Commercial -- for attention by specialized departments. Highlytrained

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    property advisors with micro-knowledge of projects and marketsspare no

    effort in satisfying the customers requirements. The accent is on

    meetingneeds not in coaxing customers into accepting a property that isnot

    suitable. They believe in building long term relationships.

    The Process Dimension

    Maximizing Sales Probabilities

    The marketing process calls for several systematic steps toidentify and

    win a customer, and subsequently satisfy his investment andlifestyle

    needs.

    Opus Estates marketing model covers the following key steps.

    Database Management

    Opus Estates maintains an exclusive list of potential buyers andproperty

    investors. The large database means considerable savings in costand time.

    To generate enquiries a regular direct mail and email programmeis

    undertaken with telephonic follow up.

    Advertising & PR

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    They provide expert advice on advertising, public relations andmedia

    planning to ensure efficient use of advertising spends. Theirexperts

    facilitate the creation of press ads, brochures, audio-visuals,theybsites and

    other publicity materials. They also provide expert handling ofproject

    launches, property exhibitions, road show promotions andcelebrity

    management.

    Enquiry Handling

    Their property advisors undergo weeks of rigorous training to bewell

    versed in the nuances of real estate. They provide courteous,

    clear andinformed responses to customer queries, in person or on thephone. They

    understand what the customer wants and use their marketknowledge to

    satisfy it.

    Transaction Support

    Once a customer has selected his property, various legal andfinancial

    aspects have to be dealt with. They help to arrange mortgagefinance

    through popular banks, handle the necessary paperwork, providetax

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    planning advice and make property buying a pleasure.

    Post Sales Services

    They aim to build enduring relationship with customers by serving

    them

    throughout the property life cycle. Their value added servicesinclude

    assisting customers furnishing their homes, arranging tenantsand, if

    necessary, maintaining the property in their absence.

    Differential Advantage

    Opus comprises a team of educated, committed and provenprofessionals

    with successful record. Integrity, transparency, knowledge and

    responsibility are the cornerstones of their dealings.

    Manpower

    Their marketing team has people from highly competitive

    telecommunication, FMCG and advertising industries. Theirexpertise in

    dealing with customers of varied segments and continuouslychanging

    preferences along with the ability to respond to market dynamics

    effectively and swiftly gives us an unbeatable edge in marketplanning and

    execution.

    Structure

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    Customer service is divided into various verticals such asResidential,

    Commercial, Land and Exclusive Projects. Each vertical is backed

    byexcellent internal knowledge management systems to facilitateefficient

    customer servicing. The process driven working structure isgeared for

    information flow among all concerned.

    Support

    The robust and disciplined internal support system helps us to behighly

    efficient, professional, consistent and quick on delivery. Theyprovide

    direct support of time-critical issues via help desk service. The

    ClosingDesk ensures clients have access to dedicated problem-solverswhenneeded.

    Retention at OPUSThe GCJ Group has been functioning in the Indian Industry for

    over

    decades now and has reached new heights. It has been madepossible for

    the sheer dedication and unparallel efforts put in each and everyemployee

    of this group. OPUS, their new initiative, is also moving at a fast

    pace

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    towards success. The major reason for this rapid growth lies intheir

    workforce and how they retain it. The employees are providedwith a

    comfortable working environment to work in. This motivates themto

    work hard and perform. The aspects of security for the femaleemployee

    are specially taken care of.

    Most of the employees have target-oriented jobs. This act asanother

    motivational factor. The employees strive to reach the target andthus end

    performing better and better. This ultimately works in favor of the

    company but the management never forgets to reward the oneswho have

    performed. In case of any outstanding performance they areappreciated

    through special gifts.

    If someone is a consistent performer he/she is felicitated with

    opportunities of growth and promotion. Permission for temporaryleave is

    granted as and when required based on a justified reason andoverwork is

    adjusted through a day off. No penalty is charged for coming lateon any

    day if it is priorly informed.

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    The employees are often involved in the business activities andfresh and

    new ideas are openly praised. The management tries to maintaina

    transparent work culture so that no employee fall prey to theoffice politics.

    There is a HR manager available who looks after the issues andproblems

    faced by any employee and tries to redress it as soon as possible.The

    employees if not satisfied may always opt for a discussion withthe

    management.

    In such a case, when an employee is on the verge of leaving the

    organization, the management arranges for the exit interview.This gets

    conducted with the prior intention of knowing the reason ofleaving and

    then to make an effort to hold him back. Both are helpful in equal

    ways. Firstly by knowing the reason of leaving, the company willbe able to

    rectify its mistake and secondly it may hold back a valuableemployee of

    the organization.

    Finally it can be penned down that the rate of attrition is very lowin this

    organization. There is immense job security for all of them who

    work hard

    and honestly. Thus it is very evident that the retention strategies26

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    formulated by the organization are praiseworthy and willultimately result

    in being helpful for the stability of its growth.

    INTRODUCTION on

    RetentionDuring the past decade, employee turnover has become a

    very serious problem for organizations. Managing retention &keeping the turnover rate below target & including norms is one

    of the most challenging issues facing business. All indications

    point toward the issue compounding in the future and even as

    economic time change, turnover will continue to be an important

    issue for most job groups. The causes of turnover are not

    adequately identified & solutions are often not matched with thecauses, so the fail. Preventive measures are either not in place or

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    do not target the issue properly, and therefore have little or no

    effect, and a method for measuring progress & identifying a

    monetary value (ROI) on retention does not exists in most

    organizations. Managing employee retention is a practical guide

    for manager to retain their talented employees. It shows how to

    manage & monitor turnover and how to develop the ROI of

    keeping their talent using innovative retention program.

    Employees are the most important and valuable assets of an

    organization. Organizations today are doing their best to hold on

    to their employees. Retaining them is as important as hiring them

    in the first place. Retention is the next challenge after hiring the

    employees. Retention is important because to make good people

    stick in the organization.

    Employees today are different. They are not the ones who

    dont have good opportunities in hand. As soon as they feel

    dissatisfied with the current employer or the job, they switch over

    to the next job. It is the responsibility of the employer to retain

    their best employees.

    Definition

    Employee retention is a process in which the employees areencouraged to remain with the organization for the maximum

    period of time or until the completion of the project. Employee

    retention is beneficial for the organization as theyll as the

    employee.

    Employee retention refers to policies and practices

    companies use to prevent valuable employees from leaving their

    jobs

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    Factors that affectEmployee retention:- Shifting markets

    Demands for specific skills

    Business conditions

    Demographics Lifestyle changes

    Technology issues

    Trends in work life decision as employees needs change

    What makes an Employee

    leave? Employees do not leave an organization without any significant

    reason. There are certain circumstances that lead to their leaving

    the organization.

    The most common reasons can be:

    Job is not what the employee expected to be: Sometimes

    the job responsibilities dont come out to be same as expected by

    the candidates. Unexpected job responsibilities lead to job

    dissatisfaction.

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    No growth opportunities: No or less learning and growth

    opportunities in the current job will make candidates job and

    career stagnant.

    Lack of appreciation: If the supervisor does not appreciate

    the work, the employee feels de-motivated and loses interest in

    job.

    Lack of trust and support in coworkers, seniors and

    management: Trust is the most important factor that is required

    for an individual to stay in the job Non-supportive coworkers,

    seniors and management can make office environment unfriendly

    and difficult to work in.

    Stress from overwork and work life imbalances: Job stress

    can lead to work life imbalances which ultimately many times lead

    to employee leaving the organization.

    Compensation: Better compensation packages being offered

    by other companies may attract employees towards themselves.

    New job offer: As attractive job offer that an employee thinks

    is good for him with respect to job responsibility, compensation,

    growth and learning etc., can lead an employee to leave the

    organization.

    IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYEERETENTION

    Now that so much is being done by organizations to retain

    its employees why is retention so important? Is it just to reduce

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    the turnover costs? The answer is a definite no. Its not only the

    cost incurred by a company that emphasizes the need of

    retaining employees but also the need to retain talented

    employees from getting poached. The process of retention will

    benefit an organization in the following ways:

    1. The Cost of Turnover:The cost of employee turnover adds

    hundreds of thousands of money to a companys expenses.

    While it is difficult to fully calculate the cost of turnover,

    industry experts often quote 25% of the average employee

    salary as a conservative estimate.

    2. Loss of Company Knowledge: When an employee leaves,

    he takes with him valuable knowledge about the company,

    customers, current projects and past history. Often much

    time and money has been spent on the employee is

    expectation of a future return.

    3. Interruption of Customer Service: Customers and clients

    do business with a company in part because of the people.

    Relationships are developed that encourage continued

    sponsorship of the business. When an employee leaves, the

    relationships that employee built for the company aresevered, which could lead to potential customer loss.

    4. Turnover leads to more turnovers: When an employee

    terminates, the effect is felt throughout the organizations.

    Co-workers are often required to pick up the slack. Theunspoken negativity often intensifies for the remaining staff.

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    5. Goodwill of the Company:The goodwill of a company is

    maintained when the attrition rates are low. Higher retention

    rates motivate potential employees to join the organization.

    6. Regaining efficiency: If an employee resigns, then good

    amount of time is lost in hiring a new employee and then

    training him/her and this goes to the loss of the company

    directly which many a times goes unnoticed and even after

    this you cannot assure us of the same efficiency from the

    new employee.

    How to increase

    Employee Retention?Companies have now realized the importance of retaining

    their quality workforce. Retaining quality performance contributes

    to productivity of the organization and increase morale among

    employees.

    Of the basic factors that play an important role in increasing

    employee retention include salary and remuneration, providingrecognition, benefits and opportunities for individual growth. But

    are they really positively contributing to the retention rates of a

    company? Basic salary these days hardly reduces turnover.

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    Employee Retention can

    be increased by involvingthe following practices:-

    1. Open Communication: A culture of open communication

    enforces loyalty among employees. Open communication

    tends to keep employees informed on key issues. Most

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    importantly, they need to know that their opinions matter

    and that management is100% interested in their input.

    2. Employee Reward Program: A positive recognition for

    work boosts the motivational levels of employees. Recognition

    can be made explicit by providing awards like best employee of

    the month or punctually award. Project based recognition also

    has great significance. The award can be in terms of gifts or

    money.

    3. Career Development Program: Every individual is worried

    about his/her career. He is always keen to know his career path

    in the company organizations can offer various technical

    certifications, which will help employee in enhancing his

    knowledge.

    4. Performance Based Bonus: A provision of performance

    linked bonus can be made wherein an employee is bale to

    relate his performance with the company profits and hence will

    work hard. This bonus should strictly be productivity based.

    5. Recreation facilities: Recreation facilities help in keeping

    employees away from recreational programs should be

    arranged. They may include taking employees to trips annually

    or bi-annually, celebrating anniversaries, sports activities, etc.,

    6. Good and healthy working ambience: A good, healthy

    and safe working environment always enables employees to

    work comfortably and hence they get an incentive to perform

    better.

    7. Gifts at Some Occasions: Giving out some gifts at the time

    of one or

    two festivals to the employees making them feel good.

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    The picture states the latest statement that corporate believes inLove

    them or lose them

    Employees today are different. They are not the ones who donthave good

    opportunities in hand. As soon as they feel dissatisfied with thecurrent

    employer or the job, they switch over to the next job. It is theresponsibility

    of the employer to retain their best employees. If they dont, theywould be

    left with no good employees. A good employer should know howto attract

    and retain its employees.

    Retention involves five major things:

    1)COMPENSATION 2)ENVIRONMENT 3) GROWTH

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    4)RELATIONSHIP 5) SUPPORT

    Employee RetentionStrategies

    The basic practices that should be kept in mind in the employee

    retention strategies are:

    Creating a Motivating Environment: Team leaders who

    create motivating environments are likely to keep their members

    together for a longer period of time. Motivation does notnecessarily have to come through fun events such as parties,

    celebrations, team outings etc. they can also come through

    serious events e.g. arranging a talk by the VP of Quality on career

    opportunities in the field of quality. Employees who look forward

    to these events and are likely to remain more engaged.

    Standing up for the Team: Team leaders are closest to

    their team members. While they need to ensure smooth

    functioning of their team by implementing management

    decisions, they also need to educate their managers about the

    realities on the ground. When agents see the team leader

    standing up for them, they will have one more reason to stay in

    the team.

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    Providing coaching: Everyone wants to be successful in his

    or her current job. However, not everyone knows how. Therefore,

    one of the key responsibilities will be providing coaching that is

    intended to improve the performance of employees. Managers

    often tend to escape this role by just coaching their employees.

    However, coaching is followed by monitoring performance and

    providing feedback on the same.

    Delegation: Many team leaders and managers feel that

    they are the only people who can do a particular task or job.

    Therefore, they do not delegate their jobs as much as theyshould. Delegation is a great way to develop competencies.

    Extra Responsibility: Giving extra responsibility to

    employees is another way to get them engaged with the

    company. However, just giving the extra responsibility does not

    help. The manager must spend good time teaching the

    employees of how to manage responsibilities given to them so

    that they dont feel over burdened.

    Focus on Future career: Employees are always

    concerned about their future career. A manager should focus on

    showing employees his career leader. If an employee sees that is

    current job offers a path towards their future career likely to stay

    longer in the company. Therefore, managers should play the role

    of career counselors as well.

    Manager role in

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    When asked about why employees leave, low salary comes out to

    be a common excuse. However, research has shown that people

    join companies, but leave because of what their managers do or

    dont do. It is seen that managers who respect and value

    employees competency, pay attention to their aspirations, assure

    challenging work, value the quality of work life and when asked

    about why employees leave, low salary comes out to be a

    common excuse. However, researcher when asked about why

    employees

    leave, low salary comes out to be a common excuse. However,

    research has shown that people join companies, but leave

    because of what their managers do or dont do. It is seen that

    managers who respect and value employees competency, pay

    attention to their aspirations, assure challenging work, value the

    quality of work life and provided chances fro learning have loyal

    and engaged employees. Therefore, managers and team leader

    play an active and vital role in employee retention.

    Managers and team leaders can reduce the attrition levels

    considerably by creating a motivating team culture and improving

    the relationships with team members. This can be done in a

    following way:

    1. Hire the right people in the first place.

    2. Empower the employees: Give the employees the authority

    to get things done.

    3. Make employees realize that they are the most valuable

    asset of the organization.

    4. Have faith in them, trust them and respect them.

    5. Provide them information and knowledge.

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    6. Keep providing them feedback on their performance.

    7. Recognize and appreciate their achievements.

    8. Keep their morale high.

    9. Create an environment where the employees want to work

    an have fun.

    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    TITLE

    A STUDY ON EMPLOYEE RETENTION

    INTRODUCTION

    This methodology includes need of the study, objectives of

    the study, research design, collection of data and the limitationsof the study.

    OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

    The objectives of the study are: -

    To study the present retention strategies adopted by the

    company.

    To assess the satisfaction level of employee with existing

    retention strategies.

    To study the common reasons of employee voluntarily

    leaving or staying in organization.

    To suggest the strategies and steps for reducing turnover

    and improving retention.

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    To study various career development programs offered by

    the organization.

    To study the impact of induction & training programs on

    retention of employees

    To determine the organizational climate.

    STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

    Employees are the most important and valuable assets of an

    organization. Employees are the foundation of an organization.

    Retaining them is an important as hiring them in the first place.

    Hence it is necessary to know the strategies used to retain the

    employees in the organization.

    NEED FOR THE STUDY

    The present study is focus on the existing retention

    strategies in Opus Estates Pvt Ltd and find out the satisfaction

    level of an employee regarding the strategies.

    RESEARCH DESIGN

    Using research tools uses descriptive research procedure for

    describing the resent situations in the organization and analytical

    research to analyze the results.

    DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH

    This research includes surveys and facts finding enquires of

    different kinds. The major purpose of descriptive research is thatthe research can only describe the state of affairs existing at

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    present in the organization. The main feature of this method is

    that the researcher has no control over the extraneous variables

    called the respondents as they are going to interview the

    employees of the organization in order to perform study. They

    can only report what happened or what is happening. In social

    science and business research, they quiet often use the terms

    ex-post facto research for descriptive research studies, the

    researcher can discover and describe the causes for various

    situations but they cannot control the situations.

    RESEARCH TOOLS

    Data Source : Primary & Secondary Data

    Research Approach : Survey method

    Research Instrument : Questionnaire

    Sampling scheme : Simple random sampling

    Contact method : Personal / Direct

    Sample size : 20

    DATA SOURCES & COLLECTION METHODS

    PRIMARY DATA

    Primary data are those which are colleted a fresh and

    for the first time & thus happen to be original in character.

    Primary data is obtained by the study specially designed to fulfill

    the data needs to problem hand. Such data are original in

    characters generated by the way of conducting survey.

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    SECONDARY DATA

    Secondary data are those which have already been

    collected by someone else and which have already been passed

    through the statistical process. The Secondary data consist ofreality available compendices already complied statistical

    statements. Secondary data consists of not only published

    records and reports but also unpublished records.

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    ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

    1.The current age of the employees working in the organization

    Introduction:

    This question is incorporated in the questionnaire for the purpose of

    identifying the average age of the workforce in Opus Estates Pvt Ltd

    Table 1

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    20-30 12 6030-40 5 25

    40-50 3 15

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 1

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that 60% of the

    respondents are aged between 25-30 yrs, whereas 25% is aged

    between 30-40 yrs and only 15% is between 40-50 yrs of age. This

    clearly signifies the workforce is fresh and dynamic at very tender

    age.

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    2.Employees are attached to this organization for any particular factor

    Introduction:

    Each employee sticks to his or her current organization for a specific

    reason or reasons. This question will help to find the reasons of the

    employees who are a part of OPUS estates Pvt ltd.

    Table 2

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    Compensation 1 5

    Rewards &Recognition 1 5

    Job Security 6 30

    Relationship 12 60

    TOTAL 20 100

    Graph 2

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that 5% of the

    respondents have accepted that they are associated to this

    company for the compensation they are offered while another 5%

    respondents have said it is for the rewards and recognition.6%

    respondents have said it is for the job security they are with the

    company while the rest 60% have admitted the relationship they

    share within the organization acts as a key factor of holding them

    back in this place.

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    3. The nature of the job assigned to the individuals

    Introduction:

    Employees at different levels are assigned with different kinds of

    work. This question will help to get an overview of the kinds of jobs

    each are assigned and their types.

    Table 3

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    Job is challenging 10 50

    Skills are effectively used 3 15

    Work load is reasonable 4 20

    Work environment is safe 3 15

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 3

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that 50% of

    respondents strongly have accepted that the job they are

    assigned is challenging while 15% respondents have accepted

    that their skills are effectively used. Another 20% respondents

    have admitted that their workload is reasonable while the rest

    15% respondents have pointed that it is the safe working

    environment that has a huge impact on the work.

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    4. The management includes the employees in decision-making process

    Introduction:

    Employees, being a part of the organization should be included in

    the work related decisions. This question will get an overview

    whether it is really practiced in this organization.

    Table 4

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    Yes 15 75

    No 5 25TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 4

    Inference:

    From the above graph it is found out that 75% of the

    respondents have admitted that the organization do involve them in

    the decision making process while the rest 25% have admitted that

    they are not involved in any decision making process.

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    5. Employees are satisfied with the career development at theorganization

    Introduction:

    All the employees work and perform with the zeal to get career

    development

    opportunities in the organizations they are currently involved with.This question

    identifies such scopes in the organization.

    Table 5

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    Very Satisfied 3 15Satisfied 12 60

    Dissatisfied 2 10

    Very dissatisfied 3 15

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 5

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that 75% of therespondents have

    accepted that they are satisfied with the career developmentopportunities

    that are provided in the organization But 25% respondents havepointed that they are

    dissatisfied and differs in this respect.

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    6. Incentives that make an employee stick to the current job profile.

    Introduction:

    There are factors that help an employee to determine whether to

    stay with the current organization or consider leaving. This question

    will fetch an overview upon those factors.

    Table 6

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    Level of challenge

    &responsibility3 15

    Career development

    opportunities 14 70

    Compensations &benefits 3 15

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 6

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that 70% of the respondents

    have accepted that the employees stick to an organization for the

    career development opportunities that are offered to them while

    another 15% have admitted it is for the level of challenge and

    responsibility that make them stick to their current job profile .The

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    rest 15% pointed it is the compensation and benefits which work as

    the key factor.

    7. The level of satisfaction relating to the challenge and responsibility

    involved in the current job profile.

    Introduction:

    Some employees remain content with the level of challenge andresponsibility they

    are ushered with. But some often interpret it as overburden and it

    may turn out to be

    a reason of their dissatisfaction. This questions rightly figures outany such

    possibility.

    Table 7

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    Very satisfied 3 15

    Satisfied 12 60

    Dissatisfied 2 10

    Very dissatisfied 3 15

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 7

    Inference:

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    From the above graph, it is clear that around 75% of the

    respondents are either moderately o highly satisfied with the

    level of challenge and responsibility while the rest 25% in not

    much satisfied.

    8. The management provides opportunities for growth and promotion

    Introduction:

    Promotions and growth facilities are always motivating forthe

    employees in any organization. It is very important that anorganization provide its

    workforce with all such facilities. This question will provide anoverview whether

    such facilities are provided in this organization.

    Table 8

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGEYes 14 70

    No 6 30

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 8

    Inference:

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    From the above graph, it is observed that

    70% of the respondents have accepted that they feel there are

    enough scopes of growth and promotion provided by the

    organization where as the rest 30% feel alike.

    9. Organization utilizes employee services effectively and efficiently.

    Introduction:

    This question is to identify whether the organization utilizes their

    services in an effective and efficient manner.

    Table 9

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    Strongly agree 3 15

    Agree 14 70

    Disagree 2 10Strongly disagree 1 5

    TOTAL 20 100.0

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    Graph 9

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that 85% of the

    respondents have accepted that their services are effectively andefficiently utilized while the rest 15% have not agreed upon this

    point.

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    10. The Training & Development provided by the organization help to

    increase the individual performance

    Introduction:

    This question is to identify whether the training and development

    programmes initiated by the organization are of any help to the

    employees.

    Table 10

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    Strongly agree 3 15

    Agree 11 55Disagree 2 10

    Strongly disagree 4 20

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph10

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that around

    70% of the respondents have agreed upon this point whereas the

    rest 30% does not posses the same notion and some strongly

    differ.

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    11. The specific retention problems in the company.

    Introduction:

    Retention may turn out to be a major issue in any organization.

    The question is incorporated to find if there is any specific

    retention problem in an organization.

    Table 11

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    Yes 2 10

    No 18 90

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 11

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that 10% of the

    respondents are accustomed to the basic retention problem that

    is brewing in the company whereas the rest 90% of the

    respondents are clueless about such problems.

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    12. There is stress due to overwork

    Introduction:

    Burdening the employees with workload and immense pressure isstrictly against the

    Human Resource Norms, which also include any kind of physical ormental stress.

    This question will help to figure out whether there is stress due toheavy workload or

    pressure. Table 12

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    YES 10 50

    No 10 50

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 12

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that a mixed

    response is obtained in this particular case.50% of the

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    respondents have admitted to this fact that there is stress due to

    overwork. While the rest 50% have denied such possibilities.

    13. Employees are recognized and praised suitably by the organization.

    Introduction:

    The employee recognition and praising plays an important role in

    motivating the employees. So proper recognition should be given to

    the employees according to their performance. This question is to

    identify whether they are recognized or not.

    Table 13

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    YES 14 70

    No 6 30

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 13

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that 70% of the

    respondents have accepted that they have been recognized and

    rewarded suitably by the organization for their performance as

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    per the policy. Around 30% of respondents have not accepted the

    statement.

    14. Employees receive adequate support while doing their job.

    Introduction:

    At the time when an employee is assigned with a new job or a morechallenging one

    it is necessary to render him support so that he can perform welland yield better.

    This question will help us figure out whether such facilities are

    provided in the

    organization. Table 14

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    YES 16 80

    NO 4 20

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 14

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that 80% of the

    respondents have accepted that they do receive adequate

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    support while performing their work But the rest 20% have not

    agreed upon this statement.

    15. Employees are happy with the performance appraisal system in the

    company.

    Introduction:

    Organizations have performance appraisal system, which helps

    employees to evaluate themselves hence getting a boost to

    better their performance. This is truly motivating and immensely

    essential.

    Table 15

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    YES 12 60

    NO 8 40

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 15

    Inference:

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    From the above graph, it is observed that 60% of

    the respondents strongly have accepted that they are happy with

    the performance appraisal system in the company while the rest

    40% have not agreed upon this fact.

    16. Proud of working with OPUS Estates

    Introduction:

    OPUS ESTATES is one of the major real estate marketing

    industries. This question is to identify how they feel working

    with GCJ group and being a part of OPUS Estates

    Table 16

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    YES 15 75

    NO 5 25

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 16

    Inference:-

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    Graph 17

    Inference:-From the above graph, it is observed that 55% of

    the respondents have accepted that the jobs they are assigned

    with turned out to be like the ones they had expected. But the

    rest 45% begs to differ at this point.

    18 Organization provides health, accident and insurance policy to the

    employees

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    The life is not guaranteed to anyone. So every employee needs the

    Insurance policies. This question is to identify whether the

    employees are provided with health, accident and insurance policy.

    Table 18

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    YES 2 10

    NO 18 90

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 18

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that 10% of the

    respondents have accepted that they have been covered under the

    health and accident insurance policy by the organization or by other

    insurance company. Around 90% of respondents have not accepted

    the statement.

    19 Organization provide leave facility according to the rules to theemployees

    Introduction:

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    Employees are provided with appropriate leaves according to the

    rules of Human Resource Department as well as in the time of any

    justified need.

    Table 19

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    YES 6 30

    NO 14 70

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 19

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that 30% of the

    respondents have accepted that the organization grants them

    leave according to the norms while the majority 70% feels that

    they are not facilitated with the leave facility.

    20. Organization provides medical facility as and when needed.

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    Introduction:

    Employee safety and health influence the productivity of the

    organization. Some well fare facilities should provide to the

    employees. This question is to identify whether the organization is

    concerned about the health of the employees or not.

    Table 20

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    YES 4 20

    No 16 80

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 20

    Inference:

    From the above graph, it is observed that 20% of the

    respondents have accepted that they have received medical

    facilities as and when needed. Around 80% of the respondents

    have not accepted the statement.

    21. The management employs right person for the right job.

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    Introduction:

    Often it may so happen that a particular person recruited for aparticular job is not

    being able to perform it properly or may be performing some other

    job brilliantly.

    This question will figure whether the management employs rightperson for the right

    job.Table 21

    DIMENSIONS NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

    YES 13 65

    NO 7 35

    TOTAL 20 100.0

    Graph 21

    Inference:

    From the above graph it is observed that 65% of the

    respondents have agreed on this fact that the management

    employs right kind of people for the right job, but the rest 35 %

    feels that the management is not always correct in employing the

    right person.

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    Findings1. From the graph 1, it is observed that 60% of the respondentsare aged

    between 25-30 yrs, whereas 25% is aged between 30-40 yrs andonly 15% is

    between 40-50 yrs of age. This clearly signifies the workforce isfresh and

    dynamic at very tender age. But a major concerning fact hiddenwithin this

    is that there is a lack of experience among them. For efficientoperation

    experience is essential.

    2. From the graph 2, it is observed that 5% of the respondentshave

    accepted that they are associated to this company for thecompensation

    they are offered while another 5% respondents have said it is forthe

    rewards and recognition.6% respondents have said it is for the jobsecurity

    they are with the company while the rest 60% have admitted the

    relationship they share within the organization acts as a keyfactor of

    holding them back in this place. Thus it can be figured that thecompany

    does have grounds to hold their employees back.

    3. From the graph 3, it is observed that 50% of respondentsstrongly have

    accepted that the job they are assigned is challenging while 15%

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    respondents have accepted that their skills are effectively used.Another

    20% respondents have admitted that their workload is reasonablewhile the

    rest 15% respondents have pointed that it is the safe workingenvironment

    that has a huge impact on the work. Thus it can be summed upthat the

    employees are satisfied with their work and work environment.

    4. From the graph 4, it is found out that 75% of the respondents

    haveadmitted that the organization do involve them in the decisionmaking

    process while the rest 25% have admitted that they are notinvolved in any

    decision making process. Since majority are accepting theirassociation at

    decision making process this can surely be advantageous for the

    organization as, through this employees feel important and thustheir

    responsibility sense also increases.

    5. From the graph 5, it is observed that 15% of the respondentshave

    accepted that they are highly satisfied and another 60% of the

    respondentshave accepted they are moderately satisfied with the careerdevelopment

    opportunities that are provided in the organization. But 15%respondents

    have pointed that they are highly dissatisfied and the rest 10%are

    moderately dissatisfied and differs in this respect. Thoughmajorities are

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    accepting facilities of this sort but care should be taken for therest 25%, as

    all are equally important to the company.

    6. From the graph 6, it is observed that 70% of the respondents

    have accepted that the employees stick to an organization for the

    career development opportunities that are offered to them while

    another 15% have admitted it is for the level of challenge and

    responsibility that make them stick to their current job profile

    .The rest 15% pointed it is the compensation and benefits which

    work as the key factor. This question reflects each individuals

    preference.

    7. From the graph 7, it is clear that around 60% of therespondents are

    moderately and another 15% are highly satisfied with the level ofchallenge

    and responsibility while the rest 15% of the respondents arehighly and rest

    10% are moderately dissatisfied. Again for the dissatisfied classspecial

    attention has to be poured in.

    8. From the graph 8, it is observed that 70% of the respondents

    have accepted that they feel there are enough scopes of growthand promotion provided by the organization whereas the rest

    30% feel alike. Opportunities should be provided to all in an

    unbiased manner.

    9.From the graph 9, it is observed that 85% of the respondents

    have accepted that their services are effectively and efficiently

    utilized while the rest 15% have not agreed upon this point. The

    success of any depends on proper utilization of its resources of

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    which workforce is one. Since it is correctly utilized it can be said

    that the firm is running in well. But the rest 15% should also be

    taken care off.

    10.

    From the graph 10, it is observed that around 55% of therespondents have strongly and another 15% have moderately

    agreed upon the point that the training provided by the

    organization helps them to perform better whereas the rest 30%

    does not posses the same notion and some strongly differ. The

    reason for this difference in opinion has to be looked into because

    this issue can lead to dissatisfaction among employees.

    11. From the graph 11, it is observed that 10% of the

    respondents are accustomed to

    the basic retention problem that is brewing in the company

    whereas the rest 90% of the respondents are clueless about such

    problems.

    12. From the graph 12, it is observed that a mixed response is

    obtained in this particular case.50% of the respondents have

    admitted to this fact that there is stress due to overwork. While

    the rest 50% have denied such possibilities. So the 50% of the

    employees who have actually admitted of having overt stress

    should be dealt with. Such stress related issues strikes

    dissatisfaction ultimately resulting to grievance.

    13. From the graph 13, it is observed that 70% of the

    respondents have accepted that they have been recognized and

    rewarded suitably by the organization for their performance as

    per the policy. Around 30% of respondents have not accepted the

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    statement. This is surely a very good practice as such gestures

    contribute a lot in boosting ones self-confidence.

    14. From the graph 14, it is observed that 80% of the

    respondents have accepted that they do receive adequate

    support while performing their work But the rest 20% have not

    agreed upon this statement. Any person recruited in an

    organization irrespective of the designation is a fresher to the

    company. Thus an individual should be provided support to make

    him accustomed to the place. Moreover support is needed at

    every stage that helps them to perform better.

    15. From the graph 15, it is observed that 60% of the

    respondents strongly have accepted that they are happy with the

    performance appraisal system in the company while the rest 40%

    have not agreed upon this fact. This

    aspect has to be taken special care off. A proper performance

    appraisal system is an integral part of the concerned HR

    department and its perfect presence is utterly necessary in any

    company.

    16. From the graph 16, it is observed that 75% of the

    respondents have accepted that they have feel proud of working

    with OPUS Estates. Around 25% of respondents have not

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    accepted the statement. This is definitely an achievement and

    one to cherish for. It also is like a reward to proper functioning.

    17. From the graph 17, it is observed that 55% of the

    respondents have accepted that the jobs they are assigned with

    turned out to be like the ones they had expected. But the rest

    45% begs to differ at this point. Though the majority have spoken

    for the point, this aspect has to be looked into very soon as it is

    somewhat a clear indication of employees dissatisfaction

    regarding the job profile. Employees should be made to do the

    jobs they are hired for.

    18. From the graph 18, it is observed that 10% of the

    respondents have accepted that they have been covered under

    the health and accident insurance policy by the organization or by

    other insurance company. Around 90% of respondents have not

    accepted the statement. It is completely clear from the analysis

    that the company does not provide insurance policies. It is a prior

    incentive that all major business groups provide their employees

    with. This practice must be included within the system.

    19. From the graph 19, it is observed that 30% of the

    respondents have accepted that the organization grants them

    leave according to the norms while the majority 70% feels that

    they are not facilitated with the leave facility. Slogging under

    work pressure for the entire week, the employees look forward to

    leave and holidays. Thus its necessary to provide them with

    these because it reduces their pressure and as a result they work

    better. Thus this practice should also be introduced.

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    20. From the graph 20, it is observed that 20% of the

    respondents have accepted that they have received medical

    facilities as and when needed. Around 80% of the respondents

    have not accepted the statement. Since majorities have come up

    with negative response in this aspect it is strongly recommended

    that such practice should be introduced soon.

    21. From the graph 21, it is observed that 65% of the respondents

    have agreed on this fact that the management employs right kind of

    people for the right job, but the rest 35 % feels that the

    management is not always correct in employing the right person.

    Right person is immensely required for the right kind of job to obtain

    the right kind of output and for right functioning.

    Suggestions Need to restructure companys policy and follow certainprocess to overcome problems.

    The ability of the employee to speak his or her mind freely

    within the organization is a key factor in employee retention.

    Involve employees in decisions that affect their jobs and theoverall direction of the company.

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    Recognize excellent performance, and especially link pay to

    performance.

    Provide the opportunities within the company for cross

    training and career progression.

    Provide opportunity for career and personal growth through

    training and educations challenging assignments.

    The quality of the supervisor an employee receives is critical

    to employee retention

    The ability of the employee to speak his or her mind freely

    within the organization.

    Talent & skill utilization is a key factor to seek employees in

    workplace.

    Select right people

    Should make a hierarchy for various positions

    Offer an attractive, Competitive, Benefits package

    Provide opportunities for people to share their knowledge viatraining sessions, present actions, mentioning others &

    flexible house Retention tips

    Company should follow standard SDLC process

    Implement good employment practices

    Maintain healthy organizational climate

    Proper training should be provided to employees according

    to their skills

    Provide medical and insurance policies to all its employees.

    Grant leave facilities and holidays as per the HR norms.

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    Questionnaire

    Personal Details:

    1.Age

    2.Sex: - Male Female

    3.Marital status: Married Unmarried

    1.What did you like most about this company?

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    Compensation Rewards and

    Recognition

    Job Security Relationship

    2. Describe about your job?

    Job is challenging Skills are effectively

    used

    Work load is reasonable Work environment is

    safe

    3.Does the management include the employees in decision making process

    Yes No

    4.How satisfied you are with the career development at your firm?

    Very satisfied Satisfied

    Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied

    5.Which of these is most important to you in determining whether you stay with

    your current firm or consider leaving?

    Level of challenge and responsibility. Communication at my

    firm

    Career development opportunities Compensation & benefits

    6.How satisfied are you with the level of challenge and responsibility in your

    current role?

    Very satisfied Satisfied

    Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

    7. Does the management provide opportunities for growth and promotion?

    Yes No

    8. Does the organization utilize employee services effectively and efficiently?

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    Strongly agree Agree

    Disagree Strongly disagree

    9. Does the training and development provided by the organization help you to

    increase your performance?

    Strongly agree Agree

    Disagree Strongly disagree

    10. Do you know the specific retention problems in your company?

    Yes No

    If yes please specify

    11. Is there any stress due to overwork?

    Yes No

    12. Have you received recognition or praise for doing good work?

    Yes No

    13. Did you receive adequate support to do your work?

    Yes No

    14. Are you happy with the performance appraisal system?

    Yes

    No

    15.Are you proud of working with OPUS Estates?

    Yes No

    16. Did your job duties turn out to be as you expected?

    Yes No

    17. Does your company provide you health, accident and insurance policies?

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    Yes No

    18. Are you provided with the leave facility according to the rules?

    Yes No

    19.Does your company provide you medical facility immediately?

    Yes No

    20. Do you agree that the management employs right person for the right job?

    Yes

    No

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