Analysis of the Influence of Leadership Style and Work-Life Balance on Turnover Intention of Gen Z Employees at PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV Region 1

Authors

  • Rezky Kurniawan Syafni Putra Master of Management Study Program, Postgraduate School, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, 20155, Indonesia
  • Nazarudin Matondang Master of Management Study Program, Postgraduate School, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, 20155, Indonesia
  • Rulianda Purnomo Wibowo Master of Management Study Program, Postgraduate School, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, 20155, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32734/lwsa.v9i2.2815

Keywords:

Gaya Kepemimpinan, Harmonisasi Kerja Kehidupan, Niat Berpindah, Gen Z, PTPN, Leadership Style, Work Life Balance, Turnover Intention

Abstract

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan dan work life balance terhadap turnover intention karyawan generasi Z di PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV Regional 1. Fenomena meningkatnya niat pindah kerja di kalangan generasi Z menjadi perhatian khusus, mengingat generasi ini diprediksi akan mendominasi angkatan kerja dalam beberapa tahun mendatang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survei. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 54 responden yang merupakan karyawan Gen Z pada level pimpinan (BOD-3) di perusahaan. Data dikumpulkan melalui survey instrument dan dianalisis menggunakan regresi linier berganda dengan bantuan SPSS 26. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Gaya kepemimpinan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap turnover intention, (2) Work life balance berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap turnover intention, dan (3) Secara simultan gaya kepemimpinan dan work life balance berpengaruh signifikan terhadap turnover intention. Temuan ini menegaskan pentingnya penerapan gaya kepemimpinan yang adaptif serta penciptaan harmonisasi kerja kehidupan bagi karyawan Gen Z guna menekan niat keluar dari perusahaan.

This study aims to analyze the influence of leadership style and work-life balance on turnover intention among Generation Z employees at PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV Regional 1. The phenomenon of increasing turnover intention among Generation Z is of particular concern, given that this generation is predicted to dominate the workforce in the coming years. This study used a quantitative method with a survey approach. The sample consisted of 54 respondents, all Gen Z employees at the leadership level (BOD-3) in the company.Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression with the help of SPSS 26. The results showed that (1) leadership style had a significant positive effect on turnover intention, (2) work-life balance had a significant negative effect on turnover intention, and (3) both leadership style and work-life balance had a significant effect on turnover intention. These findings emphasize the importance of implementing an adaptive leadership style and creating a work-life balance for Gen Z employees to reduce turnover intention.

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Published

2026-05-18