The Effect of Work Life Balance, Work Environment and Organizational Culture on Employee Performance Through Motivation as an Intervening Variable in the Regional Secretariat of Solok City

Vina Yuniarti (Putra Indonesia University “YPTK” Padang)
Lusiana Lusiana (Putra Indonesia University “YPTK” Padang)
Hanna Pratiwi (Putra Indonesia University “YPTK” Padang)

Jurnal Multidisiplin Sahombu
Vol. 6 No. 04 (2026): Jurnal Multidisiplin Sahombu, 2026

This study aims to examine the extent to which work-life balance, the work environment, and organizational culture influence employee performance, with motivation serving as an intervening variable, at the Solok City Regional Secretariat. Data were collected through surveys and the distribution of questionnaires to a sample of 87 respondents. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using SmartPLS was employed for analysis. The results indicate a significant influence of work-life balance on motivation and a significant influence of the work environment on motivation; However, organizational culture does not have a significant influence on motivation. Work-life balance significantly influences employee performance, whereas the work environment and organizational culture do not have a significant influence on employee performance. Motivation significantly influences employee performance. Motivation does not mediate the effect of work-life balance on employee performance; it mediates the effect of the work environment on employee performance; and it does not mediate the effect of organizational culture on employee performance.