This study aims to analyze the effect of Job characteristics on job satisfaction, with work-life balance and work engagement as mediating variables among Generation Z and Millennial employees in startup companies in the Jabodetabek area. The research involved respondents from various startup companies, and the data were analyzed using the Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method with the assistance of SmartPLS 4.0 software to examines both direct and indirect relationships between the studied variables.
The results of the study indicate that Job characteristics significantly influence work-life balance and work engagement. Furthermore, work-life balance and work engagement have a significant impact on job satisfaction, highlighting their crucial roles in enhancing employee satisfaction. Additionally, the findings reveal that work-life balance and work engagement significantly mediate the relationship between Job characteristics towards job satisfaction, implying that implementing appropriate Job characteristics can enhance job satisfaction through optimal work-life balance and work engagement. |