Balancing Work and Turnover Intention: How Organisational Attachment Mediates Employee Exit Decisions in a Marine Affairs Government Agency

Suci Elfira Ramadhani; Djoko Suprayetno

doi:10.55927/eajmr.v4i6.225

Authors

Suci Elfira Ramadhani University of Mataram
Djoko Suprayetno University of Mataram

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v4i6.225

Keywords:

Work-Life Balance, Organisational Attachment, Turnover Intention, Government Employees, Public Sector

Abstract

This study investigates the mediating role of organisational attachment in the relationship between work-life balance and turnover intention among employees of the Marine and Fisheries Office of West Nusa Tenggara Province. Using a quantitative approach with PLS-SEM analysis and data from 75 respondents, the results reveal that work-life balance does not directly reduce turnover intention. However, it significantly enhances organisational attachment, negatively affecting turnover intention. These findings highlight the importance of fostering work - life balance as a strategic effort to strengthen employees’ emotional ties to the organisation and indirectly reduce their desire to leave. Strengthening organisational attachment is key to lowering turnover intention in the public sector.

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