International Journal of Environmental, Sustainability, and Social Science
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): International Journal of Environmental, Sustainability, and Social Science (May

The Effect of Compensation and Work Stress on the Performance of Honorary Employees with Work Discipline as a Mediation Variable in the Regional Secretariat Manokwari Regency

Widya Fira Lestari (Universitas Warmadewa, Indonesia)
I Made Sara (Universitas Warmadewa, Indonesia)
I Wayan Gde Sarmawa (Universitas Warmadewa, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of compensation and work stress on the performance of honorary employees with work discipline as a mediating variable at the Regional Secretariat of Manokwari Regency. The research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. The population consisted of all honorary employees at the Regional Secretariat of Manokwari Regency, with sample determination using an appropriate technique and data collection conducted through a closed-ended questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The results show that compensation has a positive and significant effect on both work discipline and the performance of honorary employees. Work discipline also has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. In contrast, work stress does not have a significant effect on either work discipline or employee performance. Regarding the mediating role, work discipline is not proven to significantly mediate the relationship between compensation and employee performance (no mediation based on the indirect effect), nor does it mediate the relationship between work stress and employee performance. These findings emphasize that improving the performance of honorary employees is more effectively achieved by strengthening compensation systems and work discipline rather than solely managing work stress. Civil servants are an important element in the administration of government.

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ijesss

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Social Sciences

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International Journal of Environmental, Sustainability, and Social Science (abbreviated as IJESSS) p-ISSN 2720-9644 and e-ISSN 2721-0871 is a multidisciplinary journal covering all aspects of the environmental impacts of socio-economic development. The International Journal of Environmental, ...