Inkubis: Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): INKUBIS Jurnal Ekonomi Dan Bisnis

Workload, Work Stress, and Work Discipline Effects on Turnover Intention at PT. Besra Utama Sinaran Pekanbaru

Indah Dzil Arsi (Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau)
Alum Kusumah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau)
Sulistyandari Sulistyandari (Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Sep 2026

Abstract

Background: Employee turnover is a critical human resource management issue because it can disrupt operational stability, increase recruitment costs, reduce productivity, and weaken organizational performance. At PT. Besra Utama Sinaran Pekanbaru, turnover requires attention due to workload, work stress, work discipline, and job satisfaction. Objective: This study aims to examine the effects of workload, work stress, and work discipline on turnover intention at PT. Besra Utama Sinaran Pekanbaru, with job satisfaction as a mediating variable. Methods: This study employed a quantitative approach involving 217 respondents. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 3.0. Workload, work stress, and work discipline were independent variables, job satisfaction was the mediating variable, and turnover intention was the dependent variable. Results: Workload and work stress had negative and significant effects on job satisfaction, while work discipline had a positive and significant effect. Workload and work stress positively affected turnover intention, whereas work discipline and job satisfaction had negative effects. Job satisfaction significantly mediated the effects of workload, work stress, and work discipline on turnover intention. The model also demonstrated medium predictive relevance for job satisfaction and turnover intention. Conclusion: Job satisfaction plays an important mediating role in turnover intention. Organizations should manage workload and work stress while strengthening work discipline to improve job satisfaction, reduce turnover intention, and support workforce stability and sustainable organizational performance.

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ink

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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INKUBIS: Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis is a scientific periodical published twice a year or 6 months. INKUBIS: Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis is managed by the Politeknik Siber Cerdika Internasional which publishes scientific manuscripts in the family of economics and ...