Job satisfaction as a mediation between motivation and employee performance in Bank Jatim

This research is purpose to analyze the influence of transformational leadership and work environment on employee performance, the impact of motivation on job satisfaction, job satisfaction on employee performance, and motivation on employee performance with job satisfaction as a mediating variable. The study focuses on the Unit of Sharia Business in Bank Jatim, with a population of 224 employees. The result are transformational leadership, Work Environment and Job Satisfaction has a significant positive impact on employee performance. Job Satisfaction mediates the relationship between Motivation and Employee Performance, showing partial mediation. This suggests that work motivation enhances employee performance in the Sharia Business Unit of Bank Jatim, with or without direct involvement of job satisfaction. The findings provide valuable insights for improving management practices and fostering employee engagement at Unit of Sharia Business in Bank Jatim.