The Influence of Digital Competence and Self-Efficacy on Employee Performance through Employee Engagement at PT XYZ
Keywords:
Digital Competence, Self-efficacy, Safety and Employee Engagement, Employee PerformanceAbstract
This study aims to analyze the influence of digital competence and self-efficacy on employee performance through employee engagement at PT XYZ. The research approach used was quantitative, employing a saturated sampling technique with a sample size of 67 respondents. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the assistance of the SmartPLS 3.2.9 application. The results of the study indicate that: (1) digital competence has a positive and significant effect on employee performance; (2) self-efficacy has a positive and significant effect on employee performance; (3) digital competence has a positive but insignificant influence on employee engagement; and (4) self-efficacy has a positive and significant influence on employee engagement; (5) employee engagement has a positive and significant influence on employee performance; (6) employee engagement does not mediate the influence of digital competence on employee performance; (7) employee engagement mediates the influence of self-efficacy on employee performance.
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