Employee Value Propositions, Employee Experience, and Longevity of Stay in Higher Institutions of Learning; A Case of Uganda Management Institute
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https://doi.org/10.62598/JVA.12.1.4.26Keywords:
Employee Value Proposition; Employee experience; Longevity of stayAbstract
Purpose: The ever-changing environment, and the resultant demands of employees, have made it
inevitable for organisations to seek Employee Value Propositions (EVPs) as a panacea for enhancing employee
experience (EE), and longevity of stay of talent. The Uganda Management Institute refreshed Strategic Plan
(2023 to 2025) introduced the concept of UMI Tribe, a Scientifi c Pay Package, medical insurance, and a
research-led teaching approach aimed at fostering a value tag on employees. This study sought to examine
whether or not, and how, the refreshed EVP tenets enhanced EE, as well as longevity of staff stay at the
institute.
Design: The study preferred a single case study design focusing on Uganda Management Institute.
Methodology: In order to generate in-depth data, conversational interviews were preferred. In addition, a
documentary review was carried out.
Approach: A qualitative research approach was used in order to gain understanding of the forms of Employee
Value Proportion elements in the UMI Strategic Plan (2023 to 2025), and the employee lived experiences of
its implementation through descriptive data.
Findings: The fi ndings revealed that a competitive scientifi c consolidated pay package, medical insurance,
research led teaching approach, and the UMI Tribe concept contributed to EE and longevity of staff stay at the
institute. There was however, an apparent prioritization of the fi nancial element. Findings further revealed the
relationship between the EVP model and the strategic plan (2023-2025) EVP tenets. The need for management
to continuously seek for new potential drivers for employee experience and longevity of stay, given the everchanging
work environment was also expressed.
Originality of the research: Studies combining Employee Value Proposition, Employee Experience and
longevity of stay are scanty. This original study, contributes to the body of knowledge more so with a focus on
a higher institution of learning.
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