Guidelines to Enhance Personnel Retention in Princess Ubolratana School

Abstract

The objective of this research is to 1) study the opinions regarding the retention of staff in Princess Ubolratana School and 2) to find ways to enhance staff retention in the school. The target groups include 10 teachers in Princess Ubolratana School and 7 experts, consisting of school directors within the Saint Paul De Chatres . The research tools used are interviews and interview recordings. The data were analyzed through content analysis. The research findings are as follows: Regarding the study of opinions on staff retention in Princess Ubolratana School, it was found that there are 8 reasons why staff continue to work in the school. They are as follows. 1) The school has a good working atmosphere. 2) Being a teacher is a profession to be proud of. 3) The school is conveniently located near their homes. 4) Superiors serve as good role models. 5) The school provides scholarships for students studying at the school and supports further education at higher levels in other institutions, with the condition that they work in the school after completing their studies. 6) The school provides scholarships for staff to develop themselves. 7) The school provides salaries and benefits that staff are satisfied with. 8) Staff in the school work in the field that they have graduated in. Regarding the search for ways to enhance staff retention in Princess Ubolratana School, it was found that the experts provide 5 suggestions: 1) Creating a culture of assistance and support in the school. 2) Organizing projects to enhance intellectual and spiritual development of staff in the school. 3) Organizing activities to build camaraderie and teamwork in the school. 4) Involving staff in school administration. 5) Providing appropriate welfare benefits for staff in the school.