High-commitment HR system and turnover intention : mediating effect of affective commitment and workload among Saudi firms

High turnover rates have been a significant issue negatively impacting organisational performance, especially in developing countries. Though studies have aimed to proffer theoretical and empirical solutions to curb it, it persists globally. Thus, this study examines the role of high- commitment human resource systems on turnover intention within companies in Saudi Arabia, considering the mediating effect of affective commitment and workload. This study collected data from an online survey of 82 participants who are working in various Saudi Arabian companies. The gathered numeric data were analysed using SPSS. The findings indicate that high-commitment HR systems and affective commitment within Saudi Arabian organisations highly influence employee turnover. This study suggests that management should implement effective HR policies that will aid the organisation in gaining a competitive advantage. Also, HR managers should communicate effectively with lower-level employees to identify any issues they face.