Does work motivation and work discipline affect employee performance during Covid-19?

Abstract

The covid 19 pandemic has changed people's behavior. Social distancing and physical distancing policies are government policies that have changed employees' work environment from the office environment to the home environment. Meanwhile, human resource management is needed to maintain and improve the quality of employee performance. Therefore, this study examines the effect of motivation and work discipline moderated by the work environment on employee performance during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research was conducted at the Regional Finance and Assets Agency of the Batu City Government. This research uses a quantitative approach with explanatory research. The population in this study was all civil servant employees of the Batu City Regional Finance and Assets Agency as many as 61 respondents. This study found that motivation has a positive effect on employee performance, and work discipline also has a positive effect on employee performance. In addition, the performance environment is a variable that moderates motivation and work discipline towards employee performance. This research implies that the work environment is important to pay close attention to maintain employee motivation and work discipline.