Digital Leadership Simplicity and Organizational Performance: the Roles of Work-From-Anywhere Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, and Attention Stability Among Indonesian Remote-Capable Workers

Nur Faliza; Masyhuri Husin; Ilzar Daud

doi:10.61255/jeemba.v4i4.1035

Authors

Nur Faliza Universitas Malikussaleh
Masyhuri Husin UNIS Tangerang
Ilzar Daud Universitas Tanjungpura

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61255/jeemba.v4i4.1035

Keywords:

Digital leadership, Organizational performance, Employee engagement, Generation Z, Remote work

Abstract

Purpose – This study investigates the effects of digital leadership on work-from-anywhere (FWA) effectiveness, employee engagement, and organizational performance among Generation Z employees in Indonesia.

Methodology – A quantitative survey was distributed through LinkedIn to remote workers in Indonesian organizations. Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was used to examine relationships among digital leadership, FWA effectiveness, employee engagement, organizational performance, cross-platform work impedance, job-market interruption, and attention stability.

Results – Digital leadership positively influenced FWA effectiveness, which subsequently improved employee engagement and organizational performance. Cross-platform work impedance negatively affected attention stability and FWA effectiveness, while job-market interruption reduced attention stability but had no direct effect on FWA effectiveness.

Originality– Drawing on Job Demands-Resources theory, this study identifies digital leadership as an important organizational resource for reducing digital distractions in remote work. It provides theoretical and practical insights into managing Generation Z employees in FWA environments.

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