GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to understand the extent of challenges facing recruitment, selection and retention process in small industries in Akwa Ibom State. To carry out the study one objective was formulated. The study was descriptive survey research design while the sample size of 149 operatives of small industries were used as respondents. Data collection was done through a a research questionnaire. Data analysis was done using frequencies, percentages and cumulative percentages. The findings of the study revealed that small industries in Akwa Ibom State lack effective recruitment, selection and retention process and this is threatening their human resource management. One of the recommendations was that there is need for the government to intervene and come up with effective strategic human resource policy that can support recruitment, selection and retention process in small industries. KEYWORDS: Challenges, Recruitment, selection, retention and small industries.