The Influence of Leadership Style and Job Satisfaction on Turnover Intention Among Teachers and Employees at the Tarakanita Foundation, Lahat Regional Office

Organizations today are engaged in a competitive "war for talent," striving to find, select, and develop highly skilled individuals capable of achieving organizational goals. Job satisfaction significantly influences employee performance, while leadership style plays a critical role in the effective allocation of resources. However, dissatisfaction in the workplace can lead to employees contemplating resignation, commonly referred to as turnover intention. Understanding turnover intention provides organizations with an opportunity to address concerns before employees leave. This study aimed to explore the effects of job satisfaction and leadership style on the turnover intentions of instructors and staff members at the Tarakanita Foundation, Lahat Regional Office. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 94 respondents, capturing insights on the variables of interest. The results revealed that job satisfaction negatively impacts turnover intention, indicating that higher job satisfaction reduces the likelihood of employees considering leaving the organization. Similarly, leadership style was found to have a strong negative effect on turnover intention, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership in retaining staff. These findings suggest that both leadership style and job satisfaction are key factors influencing employees' decisions to stay with or leave the organization.