Perceptions of how decent work affects employee retention in a South African financial services institution
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13076447 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Patricia Lungile Vilakazi (University of Johannesburg), Wilfred Ukpere (0000-0002-3308-0081, University of Johannesburg), Wilfred Isioma Ukpere (University of Johannesburg), Musawenkosi D Saurombe (0000-0002-2923-2863, University of Johannesburg) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Pages | 1744379-1744379 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Sociology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2297-7775 • E-ISSN: 2297-7775 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fsoc.2026.1744379 |
| PMID | 41889587 |
| OpenAlex | W7134934220 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 49 |
This research provides evidence-based insights for developing comprehensive retention strategies within the South African financial services institution by promoting decent work practices. Key organisational recommendations include establishing clear pathways from temporary to permanent employment, implementing inclusive development programmes accessible to all employees, creating transparent compensation structures with comprehensive benefits, institutionalising flexible work arrangements, and developing multi-layered recognition systems
Career development · Employee retention · Job security · Nonprobability sampling · Qualitative research · Remuneration · Retention Management · Thematic analysis · Training and Development · Work (physics · Higher Education and Employability · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Labor Movements and Unions
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |