Staff Turnover Rate in Public Sectors in Arusha Tanzania; Cause, Effect and Solution.

Abstract

The major purpose of this study was to examine the staff turnover in public sectors in Arusha Tanzania: cause, effect and solution: A case study of Tanzania Police Force. In the recent years staff turnover rate has been increasing and becoming the problem within the public organizations. Reviewing literature of other scholars, such as Mboya (2017), revealed that scholars ignore the possibility of helping the organizations to make sure that they avoid the factors that cause the high staff turnover rate. In this study the research approach was qualitative, the research answer the questions such as what is the cause of staff turnover in Tanzania Police Force?, what is the effect of staff turnover in Tanzania Police Force?, and what is the solution for staff turnover in Tanzania Police Force? The sampling techniques were purposive and convenience. The data collection methods included observation, interview, focus group discussion and documentary review. The data analysis methods that were used in this study include thematic and content analysis. Research design was a case study and the sample size was approximately two hundred fifty. Population involved all staff members who work in Tanzania Police Force in Arusha Region. The study revealed the specific causes of staff turnover that includes low compensation and benefits, challenging working conditions, limited career development opportunities, inadequate equipment and resources, corruption and ethical concerns, and poor management and leadership. The effect of staff turnover on the organization would highlight the consequences of high turnover rates, which include loss of experience, decreased morale, public safety concerns and increased recruitment and training costs. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations for addressing staff turnover in the Tanzania Police Force include competitive compensation packages, training and career development, tackling corruption and ethical concerns, mental health support and foster a positive work environment.