Employee Retention Analysis Using a Work-Life Balance Approach Moderated by the Role of Affective Commitment

Abstract

Employee retention issues pose a serious challenge for organizations, especially amid growing demands for a better work-life balance. Work-life balance (WLB) is seen as a key factor in retaining employees, but its impact can vary depending on an individual's level of affective commitment to the organization. This study aims to analyze the influence of work-life balance on employee retention, with affective commitment as a moderating variable. A quantitative approach was used, with data collected through a survey of 200 employees in the private sector selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using the SEM PLS method. The results indicate that work-life balance has a positive and significant effect on employee retention. Additionally, affective commitment was found to positively moderate this relationship, meaning that the higher an employee's affective commitment, the stronger the influence of work-life balance on retention. These findings reinforce the importance of employees' emotional connection to the organization in efforts to retain workforce. The practical implications of this study suggest that organizations need to not only create a work environment that supports work-life balance, but also build strong emotional bonds with employees through supportive leadership, a positive work culture, and recognition of individual contributions.