Jurnal Ekonika : Jurnal Ekonomi Universitas Kadiri
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): April 2026

The Impact of Flexible Working Arrangements on IT Employee Productivity: The Mediating Role of Job Quality

Gatot Sasongko (Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana)
Marcelin Herly Joy Luhukay (Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

The implementation of flexible working arrangements (FWA) has become increasingly prevalent in the information technology (IT) sector, particularly following the growing demand for work flexibility in digital work environments. However, empirical findings regarding the effect of FWA on employee productivity remain inconsistent, indicating the need for further investigation by incorporating mediating factors. This study aims to analyze the effect of flexible working arrangements on IT employee productivity, with job quality serving as a mediating variable. This study employs a quantitative approach using a survey method. Primary data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed to IT employees in Indonesia who have experience working under flexible working systems. The sampling technique combined convenience sampling and purposive sampling, with the number of respondents meeting the analytical requirements for PLS-SEM. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with the assistance of SmartPLS 4. The results indicate that flexible working arrangements have a positive and significant effect on both job quality and IT employee productivity. Furthermore, job quality is also found to have a positive and significant effect on employee productivity. The indirect effect analysis reveals that job quality partially mediates the relationship between flexible working arrangements and employee productivity. These findings provide theoretical implications by reinforcing the job demands–resources perspective in the context of flexible work, as well as practical implications for organizations, particularly in the IT sector, in designing flexible work policies that not only enhance flexibility but also improve job quality and employee productivity.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ekonika

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Ekonika : Jurnal Ekonomi Universitas Kadiri publish by Faculty of Economics, Universitas Kadiri. The Journal of Ekonika first appeared in March of 2016. The journal is published twice a year, in April and September. Ekonika is a national scientific journals are open to seeking innovation, creativity ...