Human Resource Management refers to the management of people in organizations. It comprises all major
activities in the working life of an employee from entry to departure from the organization. HRM ensures efficient and
effective use of skills, talents and competencies within the organization. Since it is a major concern of organizations today
to retain their Human Resources to acceptable levels, the study sought to assess how HRM Management practices
influences employee retention in selected private secondary schools in Nakuru town. The schools under the study seem to
experience high turnover often resulting from the Teachers Service Commission which advertises posts every year.
The variables under study were employee development, working environment, counseling and leadership styles. The target
population was 400 teachers in all the private secondary schools in Nakuru Town. The study employed a descriptive
research design using both closed and open ended questions to collect data. D