The Influence of Flexible Working Arrangements on Work Life Balance, and Employee Performance with Job Satisfaction as Mediator

Case Study at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry

Authors

  • Atsarina Silminawati Universitas Indonesia
  • Riani Rachmawati Universitas Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37010/lit.v4i1.478

Keywords:

flexible work arrangements, work life balance, job satisfaction, employee performance

Abstract

Flexible work arrangements have become a new thing in government agencies due to the Covid-19 pandemic. So this study was conducted to see the effect of flexible work arrangements on work life balance, job satisfaction and employee performance in government agencies, especially the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. And by considering the mediating factor of job satisfaction in the relationship of flexible work arrangements with work-life balance and the relationship of flexible work arrangements with employee performance. This research is a quantitative research by conducting an online survey. Respondents in this study were employees of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, especially at the central level as many as 222 employees. The research hypotheses were tested using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis techniques. The results showed that there was a significant effect between flexible work arrangements, job satisfaction, and employee performance. Job satisfaction also has a significant effect on work-life balance and employee performance. In addition, job satisfaction was found to be a mediator between the effects of flexible work arrangements and work-life balance, and flexible work arrangements and employee performance.

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Published

2022-04-15

How to Cite

Silminawati, A., & Rachmawati, R. . (2022). The Influence of Flexible Working Arrangements on Work Life Balance, and Employee Performance with Job Satisfaction as Mediator: Case Study at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. LITERATUS, 4(1), 20–27. https://doi.org/10.37010/lit.v4i1.478
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