EVALUATING THE MODERN ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN DRIVING EMPLOYEE RETENTION
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In the contemporary, highly volatile global talent market, employee retention has evolved from a transactional HR metric into a core strategic imperative. Employee engagement is a critical driver of organizational performance, retention, and innovation. While engagement ultimately occurs at the individual and team level, Human Resources serves as the strategic architect and operational enabler of engagement across the employee lifecycle.Organizations face an environment defined by rapid technological shifts, widespread hybrid work structures, and changing generational expectations regarding work-life integration. This paper examines how modern Human Resource Management (HRM) transitions from a reactive administrative function to a proactive engine of retention. By analyzing strategic pillars—specifically Compensation and Total Rewards, Strategic Onboarding, Career Development Architecture, and Data-Driven Predictive Analytics—this study outlines an integrated framework for mitigating voluntary turnover. The paper concludes with an actionable, evidence-based roadmap for HR practitioners seeking to stabilize their talent pipelines and protect organizational capital.
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Bhardwaj, M. (2026). Evaluating the Modern Role of Human Resources in Driving Employee Retention. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.586
Bhardwaj, Muskan. "Evaluating the Modern Role of Human Resources in Driving Employee Retention." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.586.
Bhardwaj, Muskan. "Evaluating the Modern Role of Human Resources in Driving Employee Retention." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.586.
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