Analysis of intention to quit with work stress as an intervening variable in generation Z

The high intention to quit among Generation Z workers in Surabaya has led many companies to experience a significant increase in turnover rates. This phenomenon underscores the importance of understanding the factors that drive Generation Z’s intention to leave their jobs. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the effects of job insecurity and work environment conditions on the intention to quit, considering work stress as an intervening variable that mediates these relationships. This study employs a quantitative approach using purposive sampling. The population consists of Generation Z who have at least 1 year of work experience in the same company. The sample includes 100 respondents, analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) assisted by Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results show that job insecurity and work environment have a significant positive effect on work stress. Furthermore, these three variables also positively influence the intention to quit both directly and indirectly. These findings confirm that perceptions of job insecurity and poor work environment increase work stress, which in turn drives the intention to quit employment.