The Role of Work Discipline in Mediating the Influence of Work Environment and Leadership on Employee Performance at BUMDES Barokah, Pulau Lawas Village, Bangkinang District

This research aims to analyze how the work environment and leadership influence employee performance, with work discipline serving as a mediating factor. The study was conducted at BUMDes Barokah, located in Pulau Lawas Village, Bangkinang District. A quantitative approach was used, involving 30 employees selected through a census technique. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire, and analysis employed multiple regression and Sobel test to examine the mediation effect. The results show that both the work environment and leadership have a positive and significant impact on employee performance. Additionally, work discipline significantly mediates the relationship between these two variables and performance outcomes. This indicates that a supportive work environment and effective leadership must be complemented by strong employee discipline to improve performance. The findings suggest that BUMDes management should focus on creating a conducive workplace and applying participative leadership while also strengthening work discipline to enhance productivity and achieve organizational goals.