The Role of Work-Life Balance in Mediating the Impact of Work From Home on Employee Performance: Abstract:

Martha Layuk  Ada; Ernani  Hadiyati; Umi Muawanah

doi:10.37385/ijedr.v5i1.3007

Authors

Martha Layuk Ada Universitas Gajayana Malang, Indonesia
Ernani Hadiyati Universitas Gajayana Malang, Indonesia
Umi Muawanah Universitas Gajayana Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37385/ijedr.v5i1.3007

Keywords:

Work-Life Balance, Work from Home, Employee Performance

Abstract

This research was aimed to discover and analyze the impact of Working from Home on employee performance with Work-Life Balance as the mediating variable. It used a quantitative approach with primary data. The data collection technique was conducted through questionnaires distributed to 76 respondents via Google Forms. The data analysis technique was SmartPLS-SEM. The research findings reveaedl that Work from Home creates a positive and significant impact on Work-Life Balance; Work-Life Balance impacts positively and significantly on employee performance; Work from Home brings a positive impact but not significant on employee performance; and Work from Home creates a positive and significant impact on employee performance with Work-Life Balance as the mediating variable.

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