Employee retention and organizational performance in Higher Learning Institutions: Case of the University of Rwanda

The study aims to analyze the influence of employee retention on an organization’s performance at the University of Rwanda. The study used quantitative design, and a survey questionnaire was administered among a sample of employees. Data were analyzed using frequencies, percentage, analysis of variance and correlation. Independent variables such as attractive remuneration packages (0.882), training and development (0.782), and rewards and recognition (0.811) have strong relationship with the organizational performance. Thus, employee retention remains one of the biggest challenges for the sustenance of organization and the leaders as well. The survey has identified the key factors that lead to the retention of employees in Higher Learning Institutions.