Strategies for Strengthening Employee Wellbeing in Improving Organizational Performance in the Flexible Work Era
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https://doi.org/10.55927/ijems.v4i2.50Keywords:
Employee Wellbeing, Organizational Performance, Flexible Work, Human Resource Management, Work-Life BalanceAbstract
This study aims to examine the influence of employee wellbeing strengthening strategies on improving organizational performance in the flexible work era. This research focuses on three main variables, namely organizational strategy, employee wellbeing, and organizational performance. A quantitative approach with an explanatory design was used through a survey of 100 employees in West Java who worked with a flexible work system. Data were collected using a Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed by multiple linear regression. The results show that organizational strategies that are oriented towards work-life balance, mental health support, and flexible work policies have a positive and significant influence on employee wellbeing, which further improves organizational performance. These findings confirm the important role of employee wellbeing as a strategic driver of organizational success. This research contributes to the development of human resource management science by emphasizing the importance of adaptive and sustainable work strategies in increasing productivity and maintaining organizational competitiveness in a dynamic work environment
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