Impact of Employee Benefits on Productivity and Retention: Morrisons

This report investigates the impact of employee benefits on employee productivity and retention within Morrisons. It explores the types of employee benefits offered by Morrisons, their effects on productivity and retention, and the challenges faced in the absence of such benefits. The research employs a deductive approach with quantitative methods, utilizing a survey with closed-ended questions. Ethical considerations, such as obtaining consent and maintaining confidentiality, are addressed. The study anticipates demonstrating a positive correlation between employee benefits and motivation, leading to improved organizational performance and talent retention. Limitations include time and resource constraints. Desklib offers a wealth of similar resources for students.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................2
Background/Context of the Research.....................................................................................2
Research Question..................................................................................................................2
Research Aims and Objectives...............................................................................................2
LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................................................................3
Key Papers..............................................................................................................................3
Conceptual Framework..........................................................................................................5
METHODOLOGY..........................................................................................................................5
Research Approach.................................................................................................................5
Research Strategy...................................................................................................................6
Methodology & Tools............................................................................................................6
Sampling Approach................................................................................................................6
Ethical Considerations............................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
Limitations of Proposed Approach.........................................................................................7
Expected Research Outcomes................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Background/Context of the Research
Employee benefits are defined as such direct, cash or non-cash benefits which are given
to employees in addition to their salaries (Al Mamun and Hasan, 2017). For an employees these
employee benefits are associated with rendering high degree of motivation as these benefits are
over and above salaries of employees which helps them to meet their personal needs in more
specific manner. This research proposal is related with examining the impact of such employee
benefits on developing employee productivity and retention tenure within Morrisons.
Research Question
 What are the various types of employees benefits adopted by Morrisons for wellbeing of
employees
 What is the impact of employee benefits on enhancing employee productivity and
employee retention in Morrisons.
 What are the challenges faced by Morrisons in absence of employee benefits practices
within organisation.
Research Aims and Objectives
Research title: Impact of employee benefits on enhancing employee productivity and retention.
Research aim
To examine the impact of employee benefits on enhancing employee productivity and
retention within an organisation, A study on Morrisons.
Research objectives
 To discern various types of employees benefits adopted by Morrisons for wellbeing of
employees
 To determine the impact of employee benefits on enhancing employee productivity and
employee retention in Morrisons.

 To investigate the challenges faced by Morrisons in absence of employee benefits
practices within organisation.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Key Papers
What are the various types of employee’s benefits adopted by Morrison’s for wellbeing of
employees?
 Rewarding Success: Morrison’s has provided rewards and appreciation to its
employees to appreciate their efforts in the success of the organization (SUNDARI and).
It is important factor for mental well-being and performance enhancement of employee
 Life Assurance: Morrison’s make sure the employees achieve peace of mind by
providing family with appropriate money in case of death of employee.
 Employee Assistance Programme: They have also initiated employee assistance
programme which can also be termed as retail charity trust which aims to provide
confidential help to employees, support, and advice on the range of issues including
health, wellbeing career support financial needs and bereavement (Eldor and Harpaz,
2016).
What is the impact of employee benefits on enhancing employee productivity and
employee retention in Morrison’s?
 Increase in Efficiency and Productivity: The wellbeing efforts made by Morrison’s
have a huge impact on the performance and efficiency of the employee (Narayanamma,
2020. Since they feel secure and them as part of the organization, their work efficiency
is highly enhanced. It keeps the employee positively motivated which results in cost
saving as well as increase in revenues.
 Low Employee Turnover Rate: Since they are being provided with all the wellbeing
benefits, the employees attain the mental and financial satisfaction at some point which
encourages them to stay in the organization for longer period (Feeney and Stritch,
2019). It also results in expenditure on training cost for Morrison’s.

What are the challenges faced by Morrison’s in absence of employee benefits practices
within organization?
 High employee turnover: The biggest headache for Morrison’s was the high employee
turnover rate. The employees were not satisfied so they moved away from organization
in short span of time )(Popli and Rizvi, 2016). The same resulted in huge employee
training cost for the organization.
 Low Efficiency and Productivity: The organization was adversely affected financially
due to low efficiency and performance output from the employees since they were not
motivated to the highest and optimum level which never encouraged or motivated them
to consider themselves as part of the organization.
 Low Employee collaboration and negative work environment: The employees were
not highly engaged with each other and nor they had their trust and belief on the
organization which resulted in negative work environment.

Conceptual Framework
Figure 1 Conceptual framework of employee benefits
From the above diagram this can be identified that employee benefits are regarded as
one of the essential aspect which helps the individual to develop their skill is such a manner that
aims and objectives of the organisation can be attained (Ibidunni and et. al., 2016). From the
above conceptual framework this is determined that employee benefits are having direct linkage
to develop organisational performance and this way organisational objective can be attained
within appropriate time period.
METHODOLOGY
Research Approach
Research approach is regarded as such logical scheme, value and beliefs which are used
within project in order to develop research in significant manner. This is regarded as the process
in which research problems are being addressed (Taherdoost, 2016). This is the nature in which
data analysis which helps the researcher to execute the research in significant manner. There are

two types of research approaches such as inductive and deductive. Inductive research approach
is related with qualitative research methods whereas deductive approach is related with
quantitative research methods. Under this research deductive approach will be followed as the
research is related with associated with quantitative research methods.
Research Strategy
Research strategy is defined as such step by step plan of action which gives direction to
the thought process of researcher so that high focus can be seen over research methods and
process as well. Researcher is required to develop the whole research as according to developed
research strategy so that diversions can be avoided and at the same time research objectives can
be attained in minimal time (Igwenagu, 2016). There are two types of research strategies such
as qualitative and quantitative. Under this research quantitative research strategy will be
followed which will result into gathering of statistical data.
Methodology & Tools
There are various research tools which are to be used within research such as positivism
research philosophy. With the help of positivism research philosophy assumptions can be
undertaken within research and ideas about reality can be exerted. On the other hand there are
different types of research choices such as case study, interview, focused group and many
others. Under this research survey method will be used and under survey close ended questions
will be asked from respondent using questionnaire.
Sampling Approach
Sampling is regarded as the method in which selection of prospective audience is
exerted out of whole the population in order to develop the research in most appropriate
manner. There are two types of sampling that can be used by researcher in order to execute their
investigation in prominent manner (Eisend and Kuss, 2019). Probability and non-probability are
defined as the types of sampling and under this research probability sampling will be used.
With the help of probability sampling method equal opportunity of selection can be given to
each and every respondent which is helpful in taking out accurate results.

Ethical Considerations
Ethical considerations are defined as such principles which are required to be followed
within research so that to attain research aims and objectives in timely manner. Under the
current research various ethical considerations are followed in order to develop research in
systematic and ethical manner (Sutherland, 2016). One of the major ethical considerations
under this research is related with taking consent of respondents so that they feel free to provide
their opinion. On the other hand another ethical consideration is related with up-keeping
confidentiality and privacy so that biasness can be mitigated.
CONCLUSION
Limitations of Proposed Approach
There are various limitations associated with the research and lack of time and resources
are the major limitations which are seen within conducting the research. Due to minimised time,
activities within research were not completed with appropriate proficiency. On the other hand
due to lack of resources researcher faced issues in developing the research in multi-dimensional
manner.
Expected Research Outcomes
From the above report this can be analysed that employee benefits are associated with
developing motivation among employee. With the help of motivating employees skills and
proficiency can be used in attaining business objectives in direct and indirect manner. By using
appropriate employee benefits plans this would be easier for the organisation to attract and
retain talent which could result in gaining long term profitability. This report has highlighted
impact of employee benefits over organisational productivity and employee retention which
was successfully attained using various activities within research.

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