The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction in the Effect of Compensation and Work Environment on Turnover Intention

Icha Fitri Nur Aeni; Akhmad Darmawan; Suyoto Suyoto; Maulida Nurul Innayah

doi:10.55927/jfbd.v4i2.202

Authors

Icha Fitri Nur Aeni Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Akhmad Darmawan Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Suyoto Suyoto Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Maulida Nurul Innayah Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jfbd.v4i2.202

Keywords:

Compensation, Work Environment, Turnover Intention, Job Satisfaction

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of compensation and work environment on turnover intention with job satisfaction as a mediating variable among employees of PT Mitra Prasmitha Selaras. This research method uses a quantitative method. With the method of simple random sampling. The population in this study consists of production employees at PT. Mitra Prasmita Selaras, totaling 306 employees, calculated using the Slovin formula. Data analysis used SEM-PLS. The results of this study indicate that compensation and work environment do not have a significant effect on turnover intention. Job satisfaction has a negative and significant effect on turnover intention, compensation and work environment have a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, and additionally, compensation and work environment have a negative and significant effect on turnover intention with job satisfaction as a mediator.

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