ROLE OF FORMAL INDUCTION PROGRAMS IN SHAPING JOB SATISFACTION AND RETENTION INTENTION AMONG NEW EMPLOYEES

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21233136

Authors:

M. Sankaramuthukumar, Dr. B. Anbazhagan

Keywords:

Formal Induction Program, Job Satisfaction, Retention Intention, New Employees, Manufacturing Sector, India, Onboarding

Abstract:

Evolving competitive pressures in industrial settings have increased the importance for organizations to manage short-term talent acquisition success and long-term retention. Structured induction programs rank high among the many human resource practices that shape early employment experiences. This study examined how far formal induction programs impact job satisfaction and retention intention among new joiners in a India based manufacturing organization. Primary data were collected from 150 new employees using a structured questionnaire administered through an online survey platform. Statistical analyses, including percentage analysis, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression, were employed to examine the inter-relationships among the study variables. Correlation analysis indicated a statistically significant and positive association between formal induction program effectiveness and employee job confidence (r = 0.169, p = 0.039). Further, regression analysis confirmed that employee job confidence is a significant predictor of retention intention (β = 0.433, R² = 0.187, p < 0.001), accounting for approximately 18.7% of the variance in retention outcomes. Such findings demonstrate the strategic importance of induction programs to build employee confidence and encourage long-term commitment to the organization. Implications for practitioners. what we discussed in propositions 1 and 2, there is also some interesting practical implication of this study for HR professionals and people who are responsible for organizational policies in manufacturing organizations.

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