Navigating gender dynamics in the workplace: Family-work conflict, employer support and training and career development among women employees
List of Authors
  • Chong Kim Loy , Rammilah Hansaram @ Simranpreet Kaur Hansaram

Keyword
  • Women Employee, Employer Support, Family and Work Conflict, Work and Family Conflict and Training and Career Development and Turnover Intention

Abstract
  • This study aims to examine women in the workforce and their turnover intention in Klang Valley, Malaysian organizations. Four variables; employer support, family work conflict, work family conflict and training and career development were examined on their influence on women turnover intention. This research employed purposive sampling technique by selecting 405 women employees from various organizations in Klang Valley, Malaysia. These participants were selected through an online survey. In addition, data analysis was done using XL Stats. This research used a quantitative approach which is most suitable for this type of study. The findings revealed that three hypotheses were supported: employer support and turnover intention, family and work conflict and turnover intention, and work and family conflict and turnover intention. While the hypothesis on training and career development and turnover intention is not supported. The study identified the factors that lead women to leave their jobs. The findings will help organisations develop measures to prevent female employee turnover, which also help businesses competitive advantage by managing female talent. Thus, understanding the causes of female attrition might help reduce employee turnover. The results also identifies the most important elements influencing women's job departures. This research provides a novel perspective on the influence of employer support, conflict between family and work, conflict between work and family, and training and career development on the likelihood of women in the context of a south-east Asian country such as Malaysia, to quit their jobs, with the theoretical background of social exchange theory.

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