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Job Embeddedness in a Culturally Diverse Environment

Authors: Carlos M. Mallol, Brooks C. Holtom, Thomas W. Lee

Published in: Journal of Business and Psychology | Issue 1/2007

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The demographic composition of the workforce is changing, with an increase in the participation of minorities. Numerous studies center their attention on the inclusion of minorities, but variation in turnover of a culturally diverse workforce has not received much attention. Forecasts indicate that by 2020 Hispanic presence will increase 60% nationwide. Given these trends, it is critical that management scholars examine the impact of Hispanic cultural factors on important organizational outcomes such as voluntary turnover. This paper assesses whether there are significant differences between Hispanics and Caucasians with respect to job embeddedness and voluntary turnover. The findings suggest that job embeddedness is a robust predictor of employee retention across diverse populations.

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Title: Job Embeddedness in a Culturally Diverse Environment
Authors: Carlos M. Mallol
Brooks C. Holtom
Thomas W. Lee
Publication date: 01-09-2007
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Business and Psychology / Issue 1/2007
Print ISSN: 0889-3268
Electronic ISSN: 1573-353X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10869-007-9045-x

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