ATTRACTION AND RETENTION POLICIES OF SAUDI EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR EXPATRIATES

Abstract

Employee attraction and retention policy is an important element that determines the employee's commitment to the organization. Thus, this study has evaluated the attraction and retention policy of Saudi Arabia educational institution for expatriates. The aim of the research was to determine the attraction and retention factors of educational institutions in Saudi Arabia and to assess staff's perception of attraction and retention techniques. This study has followed the qualitative research method. The sample population of this work was 60 foreign employees from both public and private education institution in Saudi Arabia. Data collection was done using survey. The findings of this work have shown that the policies and procedures used by Saudi educational institutions to attract and retain staff, including financial and non-financial benefits, allowances, promotions, and the provision of good work environment is needed in these types of institutions. Furthermore, the results of this study have shown that salary, job environment, non-financial advantages, bonuses, and job promotion are a significant component in the attraction and retention of staff at the educational establishment. The educational institution needs to pay further attention to these factors in order to further improve the attraction and retention policies.

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