Economic: Journal Economic and Business
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): ECONOMIC: Journal Economic and Business

Work culture and employee performance in generation z: the mediating role of psychological well-being

Karisma Karisma (Universitas Pertiba)
Rahmad Firdaus (Universitas Pertiba)
Suhardi Suhardi (Universitas Pertiba)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of organizational behavior, work motivation, and work culture on the performance of Generation Z employees in the Pangkalpinang Regional Government, with psychological well-being as a moderating variable. Using a quantitative approach and Partial Least Square (PLS-SEM) analysis, this study involved young civil servants to understand the dynamics of their productivity. The results show that work culture has a positive and significant influence on employee performance, both directly and indirectly through psychological well-being. In contrast, organizational behavior and work motivation do not show a significant impact on performance directly. These findings confirm that for Generation Z, a supportive work environment and stable mental health are the main determinants in achieving work efficiency. The implications of this study suggest that local government agencies undertake a more inclusive work culture transformation and pay attention to employee psychological well-being as a strategy to improve bureaucratic performance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ejeb

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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