The Influence of a Positive Work Environment on the Retention of Top Talent at SMK PGRI Pagaralam
Keywords:
Positive work environment, Talent retention, Top talent, TeachersAbstract
This study aims to analyze the influence of a positive work environment on the retention of top talent at SMK PGRI Pagar Alam. A quantitative research approach was employed using a Likert-scale questionnaire distributed to teachers and staff categorized as top talent based on performance, tenure, and potential for development. Prior to analysis, the instrument underwent validity and reliability testing using SPSS, and all items were declared valid with correlation values above the r-table of 0.344 and reliable with Cronbach’s Alpha values of 0.880 for the work environment variable and 0.907 for the talent retention variable. Descriptive analysis showed that the work environment was in the positive category with an average score of 54.03, while talent retention was also high with an average score of 34.91. Pearson correlation analysis yielded an r-value of 0.564 with a significance of 0.001, indicating a positive and significant relationship between the two variables. Simple linear regression revealed that a positive work environment significantly influences talent retention, with an R Square of 0.319, demonstrating that the work environment contributes 31.9% to the retention of top talent. The regression coefficient of 0.372 further confirms that improvements in the work environment directly enhance talent retention. Overall, the findings show that a positive work environment plays a crucial role in retaining high-performing teachers and staff and serves as an effective strategy for ensuring the sustainability of high-quality educational personnel.
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