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Turnover Intention and Employee Retention Strategies in the Logistics Sector: A Conceptual Evaluation

Lojistik Sektöründe İşten Ayrılma Niyeti ve Çalışan Tutma Stratejileri: Kavramsal Bir Değerlendirme

Şenol Volkan Albay(BALIKESİR ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0009-0005-1328-9899
Pelin Vardarlıer(BALIKESİR ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-5101-6841
Pages
21–31
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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The study draws attention to the need for qualitative research in the Turkish logistics sector and offers recommendations for sectoral practices.

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Objective & Hypothesis:While the logistics sector holds a strategic position in the Turkish economy, high employee turnover remains one of its most significant structural challenges.
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Abstract

While the logistics sector holds a strategic position in the Turkish economy, high employee turnover remains one of its most significant structural challenges. Conducted as a literature review, this study aims to examine employee retention strategies and turnover intentions in the logistics sector at a conceptual level. The research evaluates sectoral dynamics within the theoretical frameworks of perceived organizational support, psychological contract, social exchange, and organizational commitment. Through the synthesis of national and international literature, it is revealed that working conditions specific to the logistics sector significantly increase turnover intention, whereas effective retention strategies can mitigate this effect. The study draws attention to the need for qualitative research in the Turkish logistics sector and offers recommendations for sectoral practices.

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Lojistik sektörü, Türkiye ekonomisinde stratejik bir konuma sahip olmakla birlikte, yüksek personel devir hızı sektörün en önemli yapısal sorunlarından birini oluşturmaktadır. Literatür taraması yöntemiyle yürütülen bu çalışma, lojistik sektöründe çalışan tutma stratejilerini ve işten ayrılma niyetini kavramsal düzeyde incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmada, algılanan örgütsel destek, psikolojik sözleşme, sosyal mübadele ve örgütsel bağlılık kuramları çerçevesinde sektörel dinamikler değerlendirilmektedir. Ulusal ve uluslararası literatürün sentezlenmesi sonucunda, lojistik sektörüne özgü çalışma koşullarının işten ayrılma niyetini belirgin biçimde artırdığı, buna karşın etkili tutma stratejilerinin bu etkiyi azaltabildiği ortaya konmaktadır. Çalışma, özellikle Türkiye bağlamında lojistik sektöründe nitel araştırma ihtiyacına dikkat çekmekte ve sektörel uygulamalara yönelik öneriler sunmaktadır.

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Albay, Ş. V., Vardarlıer, P. (2026). Turnover Intention and Employee Retention Strategies in the Logistics Sector: A Conceptual Evaluation. Balıkesir Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1, 21–31. https://doi.org/10.53424/bauniibfd.1934325

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