Abstract :

This research examined the significant factors that influence interpersonal relationship of PT. Sukses Multi Amarta active and former employees. It is found that interpersonal relationship plays very important role for the employee engagement and turnover within organization. The interpersonal relationship variables are measured by applying some researches that have been conducted by previous research which concluded into three main antecedents, Social Satisfaction, Communication, and Self-Esteem. This research used qualitative interview approach as primary data to predict the root cause of the employee turnover in which concludes the interpersonal relationship as the main cause. Quantitative approach is also used in this research for secondary data by collecting literatures and distributing questionnaires. The findings of this study showed that all of the independent variables, social satisfaction, communication and self-esteem has a positive and significant effect on interpersonal relationships among workers. Communication became the key variable in influencing the level of interpersonal relationship. The recommendation programs to increase the level of communication are also provided to develop better interpersonal relationship and its least valued attributes.

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Keywords :

Communication, Employee Engagement, Interpersonal Relationship, Self-esteem., Social Satisfaction.

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