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DIGITAL LEADERSHIP AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE: EFFECTS ON GEN Z INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE 

1. B. Medina Nilasari^*

Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti

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Renny Risqiani

Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti

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Dara Jupita Febriany

Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti

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Abstract

This study to analyze the influence of Digital Leadership and Work Life Balance on Gen Z's Innovative Work Behavior and its implications on Employee Performance. Gen Z employee in Indonesia continues to grow and will reach around 27% of the total workforce by 2025. Meanwhile, the demand for flexible working hours and the emergence of network technology also continues to grow. Therefore, it is important to understand how leaders with digital competence and work-life balance can influence innovative behavior and improve the performance of Gen Z. Sampling technique is snowball sampling. Research sample consisted of 110 Gen Z employees in Jakarta. Statistical method used is the Structural Equation Model with the SmartPLS software. Digital leadership has a greater influence on innovative work behavior gen Z than work-life balance does. An increase in innovative work behavior can improve employee performance. To enhance the innovative work behavior of Gen Z, companies must prepare leaders who not only master digital technology but also use it in a fun way and  companies  also need to ensure that office hours are used for work and do not interfere with family time.  To enhance the performance of Gen Z, companies need to provide attractive rewards when Gen Z innovations are implemented, not only to facilitate their own work but also the work of others.

Keywords: Digital Leadership; Work Life Balance; Innovative Work Behaviour; Employee  Performance; Gen Z Workforce.