<![CDATA[Facing the increasingly complex dynamics of public organizations, improving employee performance is a strategic focus for local governments to realize effective and accountable governance. Leadership factors, work ethics, and internal communication are considered to play an important role in shaping this performance. This study aims to analyze the influence of transformational leadership and work ethics on employee performance, with effective communication as an intervening variable in the National and Political Unity Agency (Bakesbangpol) of Jember Regency. This type of research uses an explanatory quantitative method, with a survey approach to obtain empirical data from respondents. The research population was 112 employees, and all of them were used as a sample (saturated sample) as many as 112 respondents. The collected data was analyzed using path analysis to test the direct and indirect relationships between variables. The results of the study show that transformational leadership and work ethics have a significant effect on employee performance, both directly and through effective communication. Leaders who are inspiring, empathetic, and have a clear vision are able to build open communication and increase motivation and work responsibility. A strong work ethic also creates an honest and respectful communication culture, thus strengthening coordination and collaboration. Thus, the combination of transformational leadership, work ethics, and effective communication has proven to be the main factor in improving employee performance at Bakesbangpol Jember Regency.]]>
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