This document presents an ethical approval application form for a research project focused on employee retention within a business school context. The application includes sections detailing the rationale for the research, ethical considerations, project information (start date, duration, participant recruitment, and location), and an ethical checklist addressing issues such as informed consent, confidentiality, data security, and potential risks to participants and researchers. It also covers considerations for working with vulnerable individuals and includes an ethical statement outlining how the researcher intends to address ethical concerns. The form emphasizes the importance of obtaining necessary permissions, ensuring participant volition, and maintaining data privacy. The researcher declares familiarity with ethical research guidelines and commits to adhering to them throughout the project. A consent letter is also included, seeking permission from a company to conduct a survey among its employees.