Employee Productivity in Start-ups in Jakarta: Digital Transformation, Work-Life Balance, and Diversity

Authors

  • Sri Irmayanti Asyhari Universitas Sulawesi Barat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58812/wsis.v3i01.1572

Keywords:

Digital Transformation, Work-Life Balance, Diversity Policy, Employee Productivity, Start-up Ecosystem

Abstract

This study discusses digital transformation, work-life balance, and diversity policy as factors affecting the productivity of employees in startup companies. The research method was Quantitative with data taken from 175 respondents by providing them with a structured questionnaire on a scale ranging between 1-5 for the Likert Scale option. The method used is SEM-PLS 4. This becomes evident from the results that digital transformation, work-life balance, and diversity policy are the top predictors of decreasing order for employees' productivity. Such findings also emphasize the strategic importance of intervention in technology adoption and enabling a balanced work culture in facilitating organizational performance. The findings also contribute to theory and practice by providing actionable insights to leaders in the startup ecosystem in Jakarta.

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Published

2025-01-06

How to Cite

Asyhari, S. I. (2025). Employee Productivity in Start-ups in Jakarta: Digital Transformation, Work-Life Balance, and Diversity. West Science Interdisciplinary Studies, 3(01), 01–09. https://doi.org/10.58812/wsis.v3i01.1572