Does Training and Employee Commitment Predict Employee Retention?

Employee retention is evidently linked with an organization's competitive advantage. A very limited attention is given to the predictors of employee retention in UAE. Training and employee commitment are directly and/or indirectly linked with employee retention. In this study how training and employee commitment predict employee intentions to stay has been examined. Data was collected from 124 employees working at different levels in private sector using convenience sampling method. Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to assess the strength of predictors. Findings of the study have managerial implications across different industries.