THE EFFECT OF WORK LIFE BALANCE, WORK ENGAGEMENT, COMPENSATION, AND WORKLOAD ON TURNOVER INTENTION

Osha Adha Wahyudi

Abstract


The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of workload, pay, work-life balance, and engagement on the intention of Generation Z employees at PT Mandiri Utama Finance Madiun to leave.  Utilizing a quantitative methodology, the study collected data via questionnaires.  Using a census method, 74 Generation Z workers made up the sample.  We used SPSS 27 to analyze the data using multiple linear regression.  The findings demonstrated that workload, pay, work-life balance, and engagement all significantly and favorably affect the desire to leave. Companies are advised to review work policies, increase organizational support, and modify compensation systems to reduce turnover intention, as these findings show that even when employees are engaged and receiving compensation, work-life imbalance and high workload continue to drive the intention to leave.

Keywords : work life balance, work engagement, compensation, workload, turnover intention, Generation Z.

 


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