Exploring Teaching Professionals’ Intention on Employee Retention Strategies and Turnover in Higher Education

The present study examines the factors that influence teaching professionals' intentions vis-à-vis employee retention strategies and turnover in higher education institutions. Retaining qualified teaching professionals is critical for maintaining the quality of education, particularly in engineering colleges. However, many institutions face challenges in employee retention due to various reasons such as unmet expectations and limited career development opportunities. The study employs a descriptive research approach, with a sample size of 261 respondents chosen by convenience sampling from select engineering colleges in the Kurnool region. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire, supplemented by secondary data from various internet sources, articles. The findings of the study discover that majority of the teaching professionals in Kurnool region are pleased with present Employee Retention Strategies of their concerned Institutions. The present key areas; such as work environment, career development opportunities, and a transparent reward system factors significantly contribute towards employee satisfaction and continued association with the institution. This research highlights the critical role of supportive policies in ensuring a stable and committed teaching workforce, ultimately enhancing institutional performance and educational quality. Key Words: Employee retention, Turnover intention, Work environment, Career development opportunities, Reward systems.