Investigating human resource retention system and its impact on productivity improvement in Parsian Gas Refining Company

The main purpose of this research was to investigate the human resource retention system and its impact on improving productivity in Parsian Gas Refining Company. The research method is descriptive survey type. The statistical population of this study consisted of managers and employees of Parsian refinery with 524 people. They were examined by stratified sampling method of 220 people. The research tool was a researcher-made questionnaire developed by Human Resources Retention System, as well as Hersey and Goldsmith's (2000) Productivity Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics including multiple regressions and structural equation modeling using PLS software. The findings showed that human resource retention system has a significant effect on improving the productivity of Parsian gas refining company. Also, the dimensions of human resource retention system including individual factors, organizational factors and environmental factors also have a positive and significant effect on improving the productivity in Parsian Gas Refining Company. The simultaneous effect of variables in the final model using multiple regression and path analysis showed that all dimensions of human resources retention system have a positive and significant predictor of improving the productivity in Parsian Gas Refining Company.