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    IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT OF NON- MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEES IN A SELECTED APPAREL SECTOR COMPANY IN SRI LANKA
    (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Senadhilankara W.I.M.; Wijewantha P.
    The aim of this research study is to examine the impact of organizational health and safety practices, specifically management safety practices and job safety, on organizational commitment among non-managerial employees in the apparel sector in Sri Lanka. The study was conducted at an apparel company located in the Katunayake Export Processing Zone, using a structured questionnaire distributed to 240 non-managerial employees. A simple random sampling technique was employed to ensure a representative sample that reflects the diversity in gender, age, educational level, and years of service. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS software, and the study’s findings indicate that management safety practices have a significantly stronger positive impact on organizational commitment compared to job safety. Both management safety practices and job safety are positively correlated with organizational commitment, The results suggest that while safety initiatives are essential in fostering organizational commitment, other factors, such as organizational culture, employee engagement, and job satisfaction, may also influence commitment levels. The study underscores the importance of proactive safety leadership and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach that includes not only safety but also elements like communication and employee well-being to enhance organizational commitment. Additionally, the findings contribute to the theoretical understanding of safety management and organizational behavior in developing country contexts, particularly within the apparel sector.
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    EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPLOYER BRANDING AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION OF STAFF LEVEL EMPLOYEES: THE MEDIATION EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN THE APPAREL SECTOR COMPANIES AT KATUNAYAKE EXPORT PROCESSING ZONE, SRI LANKA
    (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Karunathilaka M.G.M.U.; Rebecca, E.
    Employee retention remains a critical task in Sri Lankan apparel sector, particularly in the Katunayake Export Processing Zone (EPZ). Using employee engagement as a mediator, this study uses a quantitative research design to investigate the link between employer branding and employee retention.126 staff-level employees from three apparel companies in the Katunayake Export Processing Zone (EPZ), Sri Lanka were asked to complete a structured questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale. Representativeness across subgroups was guaranteed by the stratified random sampling technique.Using SPSS, statistical analyses were conducted to assess the hypotheses, including correlation, regression and mediation analysis. To improve engagement and retention, those findings highlight the necessity of a strong brand and a positive work environment.The examine gives actionable insights for groups to cope with retention challenges, emphasizing the importance of strategic employer branding and fostering engagement. However, the studies are restrained via its attention at the Katunayake EPZ, go-sectional layout, and reliance on self-suggested information.Future studies must explore longitudinal research, extra variables along with management and repayment, and tailor interventions to organizational contexts. The findings function a realistic framework for enhancing employee retention in competitive industries.
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    An Empirical Study on Factors Causing the Less Motivation Behavior of Operational Level Employees in the Apparel Industry of Sri Lanka; With Reference to Embilipitiya Area
    (5th HRM Student Research Symposium 2018, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Hapuarachchi, D. P.; Padmasiri, M. K. D.
    This study focuses on the factors causing to less motivation behavior of operational level employees in the apparel industry in Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka. Data were collected from 100 lower level employees of garment factory by using structured questionnaires. The applied sampling technique was simple random sampling method. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, one way ANOVA test, and Pearson correlation and regression analysis. Findings revealed that salary, working conditions, supervision and organization policies caused to employees motivation. Accordingly, the study suggests to strengthen these factors to enhance motivation of lower level employees.