IMPACT OF JOB SATISFACTION TO EMPLOYEE TURNOVER INTENTIONS IN TEACHER LEVEL CATEGORY AT ABC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL KURUNEGALA

Abstract

Job satisfaction is a critical component of employee engagement and retention, playing a vital role in organizational environments, especially within the field of education. This study explores the complex connection between job satisfaction and employee turnover, with a specific focus on teachers at ABC International School in Kurunegala. The research addresses the significant issue of high turnover rates among teachers, which surpass the school's desired level, by utilizing secondary data obtained from HR documents like exit interviews and grievance records. Migration, attitudes, and personal reasons are identified as key factors contributing to turnover. By employing a mixed-methodology approach, the study seeks to establish the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover, examining the impact of various sub-independent variables and providing recommendations to address the identified gaps. The findings of this research are valuable not only to ABC International School and researchers but also to the wider education sector, offering insights to improve working conditions, enhance teacher retention, and create an optimal learning environment. Despite limitations such as context-specific results, social desirability bias, and time constraints, this research presents a structured analysis across five sections: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Data Analysis and Data Displaying, and Conclusion with Recommendations. Through a thorough exploration of the interaction between job satisfaction and turnover in the educational setting, this study aims to guide strategic decision-making and enhance organizational efficiency.