THE ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN ENHANCING EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN RAJASTHAN'S HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i10s.2026.8126Keywords:
Employee Retention, Professional Development, Higher Education Institutions Faculty Motivation and Satisfaction, Rajasthan Education SectorAbstract [English]
The higher education sector in Rajasthan together with numerous other Indian states faces substantial problems in maintaining experienced faculty members. Staff member departures disturb academic succession and diminish the educational institution's quality rating and reputation. This investigation investigates professional development programs as essential retention tools that improve faculty retention at Rajasthan higher education institutions. The activities of professional development encompass training sessions combined with skill enhancement courses together with academic networking opportunities which help faculty members develop their skills while boosting their motivation and job satisfaction. Researchers employed a quantitative descriptive method to gather structured data from diverse faculty members which include both government and private college employees. A research analysis explores several main variables starting with professional development programs' quantity as well as their quality level in addition to understanding faculty perception and how it affects their motivation and their desire to maintain employment. Statistical analysis includes correlation and regression alongside ANOVA and descriptive routine to analyze the gathered data. Institutions which maintain regular investments in purposeful professional development programs have better faculty job satisfaction and fewer members leave their posts. Youthful academic staff place higher importance on development options which demonstrate why institutions must maintain active learning facilities. This research demonstrates that institution sustainability needs professional development along with personal career advancement to prosper. The information gained from this study provides important insights for decision-makers to develop faculty retention strategies which fulfill organizational priorities along with employee satisfaction requirements.
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