IIJSE
Vol 9 No 2 (2026): Sharia Economics

THE EFFECT OF COMPETENCE AND WORK DIGITALIZATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE, THROUGH THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNICATION IN THE GENERAL PART OF THE REGIONAL SECRETARIAT OF JEMBER REGENCY

Puji Wanusta Rini (Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember, Jember, Indonesia)
Eko Budi Santoso (Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember, Jember, Indonesia)
Trias Setyowati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember, Jember, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jun 2026

Abstract

Facing the demands of bureaucratic reform and digital transformation in local government, the performance of Jember Regency Secretariat employees is the key to achieving excellent public services in the midst of complex administrative dynamics. Employee competency factors and work digitalization are considered to play a strategic role in improving this performance, with the effectiveness of communication as a crucial link. This study aims to analyze the influence of competence and work digitalization on employee performance, with the effectiveness of communication as an intervening variable in the Jember Regency Secretariat. This type of research uses a quantitative method with a descriptive approach, through observation, questionnaires, and literature studies. The research population is all employees of the Jember Regency Secretariat, with a sample of 109 respondents. The data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test the direct and indirect relationships between variables. The results of the study show that competence and work digitalization have a positive and significant effect on employee performance, both directly and through communication effectiveness mediation. Competence (knowledge, skills, attitudes, motives, strategic thinking) and digitalization (SiKeren, automation) create effective communication that significantly improves the performance of Jember Regency Secretariat employees.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

iijse

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The Indonesian Interdisciplinary Journal of Sharia Economics (IIJSE) is Sharia Economics Journal published by Sharia Economics Department Institut Pesantren KH. Abdul Chalim, Mojokerto. The Journal focuses on the issues of Sharia Economics, the History of Islamic Economic Thought, Islamic Law, Local ...