Revolutionary impact of Work Engagement and Organizational Culture on Employee Loyalty in the Port Sector
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Work Engagement, Organizational Culture, Employee Loyalty.Abstract
Employee loyalty is a strategic asset that is very important for the sustainability of the company's operations, especially in the port sector which has a vital role in the national economy. This study aims to analyze the influence of Work Engagement and Organizational Culture on Employee Loyalty at PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Lhokseumawe. The type of research used is quantitative research with a survey approach using questionnaires as a data collection instrument. The population in this study is all employees of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Lhokseumawe with a sample of 40 respondents selected using certain sampling techniques. The data analysis techniques used were validity test, classical assumption test (multicollinearity and heteroscedasticity), multiple linear regression analysis, t test (partial), F test (simultaneous), and determination coefficient. The results of the study showed that all research instruments were declared valid and the regression model met classical assumptions. Partially, Work Engagement has a positive and significant effect on Employee Loyalty, as well as Organizational Culture which shows a more dominant influence on Employee Loyalty. Simultaneously, Work Engagement and Organizational Culture had a significant effect on Employee Loyalty with a contribution of 32.6%, while the rest were influenced by other factors outside the study.
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