The Effect of Employee Placement and Work Environment on Employee Performance Through Job Satisfaction at the Madiun Regency Land Office

Yuni Purwandari; Muhammad Choldun Sina Setyadi; Umu Khouroh

doi:10.55927/esa.v5i2.1

Authors

Yuni Purwandari University of Merdeka Malang
Muhammad Choldun Sina Setyadi University of Merdeka Malang
Umu Khouroh University of Merdeka Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/esa.v5i2.1

Keywords:

Employee Placement, Work Environment, Job Satisfaction, Employee Performance

Abstract

This study analyzes the effect of employee Placement and work environment on employee performance through job satisfaction at the Land Office of Madiun Regency. A quantitative approach was employed using a census of 42 civil servants. Data were collected through structured Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed using SEM-PLS. The results indicate that employee Placement and work environment have significant positive effects on job satisfaction. Job satisfaction also significantly influences employee performance and mediates the relationship between employee placement, work environment, and Employee performance. These findings emphasize the strategic role of job satisfaction in improving public sector employee performance.This study analyzes the effect of employee Placement and work environment on employee performance through job satisfaction at the Land Office of Madiun Regency. A quantitative approach was employed using a census of 42 civil servants. Data were collected through structured Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed using SEM-PLS. The results indicate that employee Placement and work environment have significant positive effects on job satisfaction. Job satisfaction also significantly influences employee performance and mediates the relationship between employee placement, work environment, and Employee performance. These findings emphasize the strategic role of job satisfaction in improving public sector employee performance.

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