A study on the impact of flexible working arrangements on turnover intention of Chinese working women: from the perspective of SDG 8 (Decent Work)

Objective: This study aims to investigate the impact of flexible work arrangements on the turnover intention of female workers in China. The goal is to provide valuable insights for optimizing flexible work policies, strengthening policy guidance, and fostering a more equitable, autonomous, and sustainable work environment for women, ultimately contributing to the realization of SDG 8 (Decent Work).   Theoretical Framework: This study draws on key concepts such as SDG 8 (Decent Work), job satisfaction, and turnover intention, which form the theoretical foundation for understanding the impact of flexible work arrangements on female employees.   Method: A questionnaire survey was conducted among female working students from the School of Continuing Education at a university in Guangzhou. The participants had already implemented flexible working arrangements, and data were collected to analyze the relationships between flexible work arrangements, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and turnover intention.   Results and Discussion: The results indicate that the prevalence of flexible work arrangements positively influences organizational commitment, job satisfaction, and turnover intention among working women. Specifically, opportunities for flexible work arrangements significantly impact job satisfaction and turnover intention but do not significantly affect organizational commitment. The discussion highlights that organizations should consider both the prevalence and availability of flexible work opportunities when designing policies to meet the needs of female workers, enhancing their job satisfaction and organizational commitment, and reducing turnover intention.   Research Implications: This study emphasizes the importance of flexible working arrangements in achieving SDG 8, particularly in improving job satisfaction and reducing turnover intention.   Originality: This study uniquely focuses on Chinese working women who have adopted flexible work arrangements, an area underexplored in existing literature.   Value: This study explores the impact of flexible working arrangements on working women in alignment with SDG 8, aiming to enhance job satisfaction, reduce turnover intention, and promote decent work.

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