The Influence of Work Motivation, Work-Life Balance, Career Development, and Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance in The Ministry of MSMEs

Authors

  • Gunawan Terbuka University
  • Sri Langgeng Ratnasari Riau Kepulauan University
  • Amir Tengku Ramly Ibn Khaldun University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32493/JJSDM.v9i2.56736

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of work motivation, work-life balance, career development, and job satisfaction on employee performance at the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. Using a quantitative approach and multiple linear regression analysis on primary data, the results show that work–life balance and job satisfaction have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Simultaneously, all four variables significantly affect employee performance. The coefficient of determination indicates that 59.5% of employee performance is explained by the four variables. These findings suggest that in the public sector environment of the Ministry of MSMEs, organizational interventions should psychological well-being and work-life harmony over traditional motivational triggers or career-pathing to yield performance gains. This study contributes to public sector management literature by identifying factors in influencing performance amidst bureaucratic constraints.

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Published

2026-04-09

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Gunawan, Ratnasari, S. L., & Tengku Ramly, A. (2026). The Influence of Work Motivation, Work-Life Balance, Career Development, and Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance in The Ministry of MSMEs. JENIUS (Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia), 9(2), 321–326. https://doi.org/10.32493/JJSDM.v9i2.56736

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): JENIUS (Jurnal Ilmiah Sumber Daya Manusia)

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