Journal Corner of Education, Linguistics, and Literature
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): February

Employee Engagement as a Mechanism Linking Self-Confidence, Work-Life Balance, and Performance

Azhar, Muhammad Farich (Unknown)
Widhiastuti, Hardani (Unknown)
Dewi, Rusmalia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study examines how self-efficacy and work-life balance contribute to employee performance through employee engagement as an intermediary mechanism. This study was prompted by differences in performance between divisions, varying levels of employee self-confidence, and challenges in maintaining work-life balance due to fluctuating workloads. A quantitative approach was used with path analysis based on Partial Least Squares (PLS). The sample consisted of employees with a minimum of five years of service, who were selected to represent stable performance conditions. The findings show that self-confidence significantly increases employee engagement and performance. Work-life balance also plays a significant role in strengthening engagement and improving performance outcomes. Furthermore, employee engagement mediates the effects of self-confidence and work-life balance on employee performance. These results highlight the importance of human resource strategies that foster employee self-confidence, support work-life balance, and encourage active participation to achieve sustainable performance improvement.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jcell

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal Corner of Education, Linguistics, and Literature (JCELL) is to promote a principled approach to research on language and language-related concerns by encouraging enquiry into relationship between theoretical and practical studies. The journal welcomes contributions in such areas of current ...