Job embeddedness factors retaining staff for over ten years and effects on young generation employment.

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to find the key factors which affect to job embedding behaviors and effects on younger generation employment at a private insurance company. The data collection is conducted by literature review and qualitative method. The results of this research are presented by three aspects that influence the job embedding behaviors: Fit, Link, and Sacrifice. The findings show that the influencing factors affect differently between senior and junior employees regarding job embedding behaviors and turnover decisions. The outcomes of job embedding are variously different among the senior and junior employees according to individual’s preferences for both work and non-work concerns. Wok and life balance plays a big role for both generation employees. However, it tends to impact more on the seniors due to personal attachments such as family pressures and responsibilities. On the other hand for the juniors, work and life balance is also important, but this group tends to prioritize work concerns due to their requirements such as individual’s interests, skill development, and career advancement.