The Influence of Work-Life Balance and Motivation on Employee Performance with Job Satisfaction as the Mediator: ACase Study of Medicine Faculty Employees

Employee performance at the Faculty of Medicine, North Sumatera University, is a crucial factor in achieving academic organizational objectives. This study aims to identify factors influencing employee performance, namely work-life balance, motivation, organizational culture, and job satisfaction. The research method used is associative causal research with a quantitative approach. The research sample consists of 99 employees selected using total sampling method. Data were collected through interviews, documentary studies, and questionnaires. The analysis results indicate that Motivation has a significant positive influence on Job Satisfaction, while Work motivation has a significant positive influence. Work-life balance has a significant positive influence on Employee Performance, but Work motivation has a significant positive influence on Employee Performance. Additionally, Job Satisfaction has a significant positive influence on Employee Performance. Recommendations from this study include the management of the Faculty of Medicine, North Sumatera University, paying attention to employee work-life balance and strengthening positive organizational culture. Providing incentives or rewards to employees who achieve high job satisfaction levels is also suggested to enhance overall performance.