Improving Employee Performance Based on Competency and Work Environment for Employees in Subdistricts throughout Jember Regency

Abstract

The importance of human resources is in line with the increasing demands of organizations. More intensive and optimal performance is needed to increase work results and organizational profits. This research was motivated by the non-achievement of employee performance targets in sub-districts in Jember Regency. The research carried out was aimed at analyzing and finding out whether the competencies possessed by employees and also the work environment in which employees work can have a positive impact on employee performance in sub-districts in Jember Regency. The total sample for this research was 157 using a sampling technique using a census technique or the entire population was used as a sample. Descriptive statistical analysis to find out about respondents. Validity tests and reliability tests are also carried out so that the questionnaire used is valid and reliable. There is a need for hypothesis testing to answer the hypotheses that have been developed. The results of data analysis show that the competencies possessed by employees can improve performance. The work environment provided by the Subdistrict Office in Jember Regency turns out to be very comfortable and has been proven to improve employee performance.