Examining The Role Of Job Attribute Preferences In The Rapid Turnover Of Newly Hired Retail Employees

Abstract

In the present study, the authors examine the relationship that job attribute preferences have on the decision to leave for newly hired employees.  Samples from three retailers, a department store, a supermarket, and a specialty store were used.  Results indicate that although job attributes may not be useful in understanding turnover, they hold promise in explaining unmet worker expectations.