<![CDATA[Innovation plays an essential role in improving organizational performance, however its implementation often faces resistance within bureaucratic systems. This study aims to examine the relationship between age, tenure, organizational communication, and organizational culture with employees’ innovative work behavior in the Regional Government of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (Pemda DIY). This quantitative study used a Chi-Square method analysis and involved 80 respondents from two local government, Dinas Sosial DIY dan Dinas Perpustakaan dan Arsip Daerah DIY using random sampling technique. The results show that age (p = 0.165) and tenure (p = 0.979) have no significant relationship with innovative work behavior. In contrast, organizational communication (p< 0.001; V = 0.356) and organizational culture (p = 0.007; V = 0.295) are significantly related to employees’ innovative behavior. These findings confirm that communication quality and a positive organizational culture play key roles in encouraging innovation, while age and tenure are not primary determinants. Consistent with theory of innovative work behavior, this study emphasizes that innovation is influenced by organizational environments supporting idea exploration and participation. Therefore, organizations should strengthen open communication and an adaptive culture to promote innovation within bureaucracy.Keywords – Innovative Work Behavior, Organizational Communication, Organizational Culture, Tenure.]]>
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