THE INFLUENCE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND LOCUS OF CONTROL ON JOB HOPPING

Keisha Amaya Ajeng Prameswari, Robby Sandhi Dessyarti

Abstract


This study aims to examine the influence of work-life balance and locus of control on job hopping among employees of PT J&T Express. The research employs a quantitative approach with survey methods, using questionnaires as the primary instrument. The population consists of J&T employees, with samples determined through purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS software. The results indicate that work-life balance has a significant negative effect on job hopping, suggesting that employers who experience a higher balance between their work and personal life tend to have lower tendencies to leave their current jobs. Similarly, locus of control also shows a significant influence, where employees with an internal locus of control are less likely to engage in job hopping compared to those with an external locus. Futhermore, the simultaneous test confirms that both variables together significantly affect job hopping. These findings highlight the importance of organizational policies that support work-life balance and foster employee self-regulation as strategies to reduce turnover intention and job mobility.


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