Cakrawala : Management Science Journal
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Cakrawala: Management Science Journal - Mei

The Influence of Work-Life Balance and Career Development on Generation Z Employee Retention in Islamic Education Institutions

Riko Onki Putra (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi KBP Padang)
Afriyeni Afriyeni (Unknown)
Rani Iqasari (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

The high turnover rate of Generation Z employees at Perguruan Islam Arrisalah averaging 9.97% per year constitutes a strategic challenge that necessitates empirical investigation into retention determinants. This study aims to analyze the effect of work-life balance and career development on Generation Z employee retention. A quantitative approach was employed, distributing questionnaires to 100 Generation Z employees via total sampling. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS version 26. Results indicate that both work-life balance (β = 0.268; sig. = 0.019) and career development (β = 0.151; sig. = 0.037) exert a positive and significant effect on employee retention. Together, the two variables account for 32.7% of retention variance (R² = 0.327; F = 23.517; sig. = 0.000). The novelty of this study lies in its simultaneous integration of both variables within the context of a value-based Islamic educational institution—a setting that remains underexplored in human resource management literature. These findings underscore the urgency of adaptive work-life balance policies and structured career development pathways as Generation Z retention strategies in educational organizations.

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

cakrawala

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Cakrawala: Management Science Journal is a publication that contains scientific articles related to management science. This journal is used by researchers, academics, health practitioners, and students in accessing and sharing the latest knowledge and findings in the field of management science ...