Equivalent : Journal of Economic, Accounting and Management
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Equivalent : Journal of Economic, Accounting and Management

The Effect of Well-Being and Humanist Leadership Style on Performance with Work Motivation as a Mediating Variable in Employees of PT PLN (Persero)ULP West Binjai

Suhardi (Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi, Medan, North Sumatera)
Sri Rahayu (Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi, Medan, North Sumatera)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of well-being and humanistic leadership style on employee performance, with work motivation as a mediating variable among employees of PT PLN (Persero) ULP Binjai Barat. This research adopts a quantitative approach using a survey method. The research sample consists of 100 employees, determined using a census technique. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that well-being has a positive and significant effect on employee performance and work motivation. Humanistic leadership style also has a positive and significant influence on employee performance and work motivation. However, work motivation does not have a significant effect on employee performance. In addition, work motivation does not mediate the relationship between humanistic leadership style and employee performance, nor does it mediate the relationship between well-being and employee performance. These findings indicate that employee performance is more strongly influenced directly by well-being and humanistic leadership style rather than through work motivation as a mediating variable.

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equivalent

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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