The Effect of Compensation Equity and Social Work Environment on Employee Retention: The Mediating Effect of Job Satisfaction

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  • Hemmy Fauzan Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
  • Tongku Rifa Ayu Pitaloka Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
  • Irhamsyah Putra Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
  • Bahrul Yaman Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
  • Suhendra Suhendra Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30829/jombi.v7i01.24200

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of compensation equity and the social work environment on employee retention, with job satisfaction serving as the mediating variable, among employees of PT JPT Jatidiri Trans. The employed quantitative method was path analysis utilizing data from 116 respondents. The study's results indicated that equitable compensation and a positive social work environment greatly enhanced job satisfaction, therefore leading to improved employee retention. The findings indicate that equitable remuneration and a conducive work environment substantially improve job satisfaction and employee retention. Organizations should prioritize equitable compensation and a conducive work environment to improve employee satisfaction and retention. Keywords: Compensation Employee Retention, Equity, Job Satisfaction, Social Work Environment

Author Biography

Hemmy Fauzan, Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Fakultas Ekonomi dan BisnisProgram Studi Manajemen

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2025-07-05

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