  Employee turnover remains a pressing issue within high-tech sectors such as
IT firms and research centers, where organizational success heavily relies on
the skills of their workforce. Intense competition and a scarcity of skilled
professionals in the industry contribute to a perpetual demand for highly
qualified employees, posing challenges for organizations to retain talent.
While numerous studies have explored various factors affecting employee
turnover in these industries, their focus often remains on overarching trends
rather than specific organizational contexts. In particular, within the
software industry, where projectspecific risks can significantly impact project
success and timely delivery, understanding their influence on job satisfaction
and turnover intentions is crucial. This study aims to investigate the
influence of project risks in the IT industry on job satisfaction and employee
turnover intentions. Furthermore, it examines the role of both external and
internal social links in shaping perceptions of job satisfaction.
