Retention, Employee Engagement, and Workload in the Building Wire Production Line at PT. Kabelindo Murni Tbk: Exploring the Role of Employee Status

Ilham Baihaqi  Baharsyah; Sherina Anggraini  Mujiono; Siti  Muallifah; Ari Anggarani Winadi Prasetyoning  Tyas

doi:10.56806/jh.v6i2.280

Authors

Ilham Baihaqi Baharsyah Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Esa Unggul University
Sherina Anggraini Mujiono Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Esa Unggul University, Jakarta, 11510, Indonesia
Siti Muallifah Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Esa Unggul University, Jakarta, 11510, Indonesia
Ari Anggarani Winadi Prasetyoning Tyas Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Esa Unggul University, Jakarta, 11510, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56806/jh.v6i2.280

Keywords:

Employee Retention, Employee Engagement, Employee Status, PKWTT and PKWT, Workload

Abstract

This study aimed to influence employment status on employee retention, employee engagement, and workload at PT. Kabelindo Murni Tbk in the Building Wire production line. Using a qualitative approach and case study design, data was collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results show that employees with PKWTT (permanent employment status) have higher engagement and motivation compared to PKWT (contract) employees. PKWTT employees feel more involved in decision-making and more valued, while PKWT employees feel limited by their contract status, which leads to lower loyalty and retention. Although both groups face significant workloads, PKWTT employees are more flexible in managing their time and tasks. These findings provide insights into management to design policies that support increased employee engagement and retention, as well as more efficient workload management.

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