The Role of Work Attachment in Mediating the Influence of Development Career Towards Employee Performance in the Office Medan Belawan District

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of career development on the performance of employees with work attachment as an intervening variable in the Medan Belawan District Office. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method through the distribution of 51 questionnaires to employees as respondents. Purposive sampling techniques are used to determine the sample so that the data obtained is relevant to the research objectives. The data was analyzed using path analysis techniques to measure the direct and indirect influence between variables. The results of the study show that career development has a positive and significant effect on work attachment and employee performance. Work attachment also has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Thus, work attachment plays a role as an intervening variable that mediates the influence of career development on employee performance. The results of this research are expected to be an input for management in improving employee performance through targeted career development planning, and increasing employee work attachment.