Journal of Digital Business and Global Economy
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): Journal of Digital Business and Global Economy

The Influence of Digital Leadership and Job Crafting on Work Engagement Job Satisfaction as a Mediator Among Millennial and Generation Z Employees

Muhammad Amien Rais Rofik (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)
Osly Usman (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

The engagement of millennial and Gen Z employees is among the most important issues of modern organizations. This research investigates the role of digital leadership and job crafting in work engagement, with work satisfaction as a mediating variable. The data of 106 professionals was analyzed applying PLS-SEM. The results of the statistical analysis contradict expectations, because it seems that neither digital leadership nor individual job crafting directly influence engagement. Instead, job satisfaction serves as a complete bridging mechanism for both relationships. For the younger workforce, tech-competent management and the freedom to modify tasks are perceived merely as baseline job requirements rather than actual incentives. These factors would create the early workplace satisfaction before they can generate greater professional commitment. This paper contributes to the knowledge of human resources by showing that the happiness of employees is a key condition for the transformation of digital resources into tangible commitment. In other words, the investments in technology are not profitable unless organizations focus on the well-being of internal staff.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jodigbi

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Digital Business and Global Economy (JODIGBI) is an International Journal, published since 2025. Registered with code of E-ISSN 3090-8760. JODIGBI open-access, and peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of economics and business. This journal ...