A Practicable Implementation of Training and Development in Professional Services: The Case of Accountants in Cyprus

Loucas Theodorou, Demetris Vrontis, Michael Christofi

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    Abstract

    The aim of this empirical research is to identify whether the investment of organisations in training and development (T&D) practices affects the retention of professional accountants in Cyprus by their current employers. The results show that the congruence between employee interests and training programmes and the level of investment in T&D are the two major elements of T&D that have a significant positive impact on employee retention. Congruence between employee interests and training programmes in comparison with the level of investment in T&D affects employee retention more. However, both elements are significantly important. This study provides guidelines to practitioners in order to develop and implement their HR and T&D strategy that will assist them to achieve the desired sustainable competitive advantage.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationPalgrave Studies of Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business
    PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
    Pages59-90
    Number of pages32
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2019

    Publication series

    NamePalgrave Studies of Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business
    ISSN (Print)2523-8167
    ISSN (Electronic)2523-8175

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