Teacher Retention Strategies: The Role of Work-Life Balance and Employee Engagement

Abstract

This study explores how work-life balance and employee engagement contribute to teacher retention strategies in boarding schools, specifically at Nurul Fikri Islamic Boarding School, Lembang. The data were collected through the administration of questionnaires to respondents, who were teachers at boarding schools. The collected data were then analyzed using statistical techniques. This study not only delineates the extant variables but also elucidates the underlying cause and effect relationship between these variables. Survey responses questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while interview transcripts were examined using open coding techniques to identify key themes. The results of the analysis show that work-life balance significantly affects teacher retention. Employee engagement has also been proven to significantly impact retention. Concurrently, Work-Life Balance and Employee Engagement have a substantial impact on teacher retention, accounting for 78% of the retention variable. Consequently, these two factors emerge as the predominant determinants of the efficacy of teacher retention strategies within the context of boarding school environments, characterized by substantial workloads and a profound level of engagement between teachers and students.