FACTORS INFLUENCING RETENTION AMONG THE FACULTY MEMBERS OF BUSINESS COURSES AT BESTLINK COLLEGE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Abstract

The study focused on identifying factors influencing faculty retention at Bestlink College of the Philippines, particularly among faculty members in business courses. This study utilized a descriptive research design and purposive sampling, involving 71 full-time faculty members with at least one year of experience. The demographic profile revealed a slight majority of female participants (60.56%) and a relatively young, early-career sample, with most respondents having 1–3 years (42.25%) or 4–6 years (40.85%) of service. Salary distribution showed that the largest proportion of respondents (38.03%) earned between ₱20,000 and ₱25,000. The study highlighted key challenges affecting retention, with limited job opportunities for growth and advancement being the most prevalent concern (38%). Other challenges included excessive workload, unclear job role expectations, work-life balance issues, lack of training and skill development opportunities, workplace discrimination, and pressure to meet deadlines and high expectations. In conclusion, proposed guidelines have been developed to enhance faculty retention at Bestlink College of the Philippines. The Human Resource Department (HRD) of Bestlink College of the Philippines (BCP) can further improve its Human Resource Manual and Policy, particularly for faculty members in business courses, by incorporating the guidelines proposed by researchers.