The Influence of Strategic Human Resource Management on Academic Staff Retention
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Strategic Human Resource Management Academic Staff Retention Faculty Turnover Meta-AnalysisAbstract
Academic staff retention has become a critical concern for higher education institutions due to its direct impact on teaching quality, research productivity, and institutional sustainability. This study investigates the effect of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) practices on academic staff retention through a meta-analytic approach. By systematically reviewing and synthesizing quantitative findings from 10 empirical studies published between 2020 and 2025, the study examines the overall effect size of SHRM interventions, including performance-based incentives, career development programs, participatory decision-making, and organizational support initiatives, on faculty retention rates. This meta-analysis concludes that the implementation of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) has a positive and significant impact on academic staff retention in universities. The pooled estimated effect size of 1.005 with a significance level of p < .001 indicates that SHRM practices—such as talent management, succession planning, and performance-based reward systems—consistently increase faculty loyalty and commitment to sustainability. These findings confirm that human resources are a strategic asset that not only supports the quality of teaching and research but also determines the competitive advantage and reputation of higher education institutions.
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