Impact of Employees’ Work Environment on Employee Retention: A Study of IT Professionals in Visakhapatnam City, India

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of work environment factors—physical workspace quality, organizational culture, and leadership support—on employee retention among IT professionals in Visakhapatnam, India. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 380 IT employees through stratified random sampling. Descriptive analysis revealed high satisfaction levels across all work environment dimensions, with leadership support (M=4.0) and physical workspace quality (M=4.2) scoring highest. Regression analysis demonstrated that these factors collectively explain 42% of the variance in retention intentions (R²=0.42, p<0.05), with leadership support emerging as the strongest predictor (β=0.38). The findings highlight the critical role of workplace conditions in employee retention, particularly in emerging IT hubs. The study provides actionable insights for HR practitioners, emphasizing the need for leadership development programs, ergonomic workspace improvements, and cultural initiatives to enhance retention.