Work-Life Balance and Employee Productivity: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction Among Generation Z

Muhammad Syafri (Universitas Pembinaan Masyarakat Indonesia, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Graha Kirana, Indonesia)
Mhd. Andi Rasyid (Universitas Pembinaan Masyarakat Indonesia, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Graha Kirana, Indonesia)

International Journal of Science and Environment
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): May 2026

This study aims to analyze the effect of work-life balance on employee productivity, with job satisfaction serving as a mediating variable among Generation Z employees. The research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method involving 150 Generation Z employees in Medan City. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling based on Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with the assistance of SmartPLS 4 software. The results indicate that work-life balance has a positive and significant effect on both job satisfaction and employee productivity. Job satisfaction also has a positive effect on productivity and is proven to partially mediate the relationship between work-life balance and employee productivity. These findings highlight the importance of organizational policies that support work-life balance in enhancing both job satisfaction and productivity among Generation Z employees.