The Influence of Emotional Intelligence on Employee Performance at The Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency of Musi Banyuasin Regency

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of emotional intelligence on employee performance at the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office of Musi Banyuasin Regency. A quantitative approach was employed in this research. Data were gathered from both primary and secondary sources using questionnaires, interviews, observations, and literature studies. The study population comprised 166 employees. Utilizing the Slovin formula, a sample of 117 respondents was derived through a non-probability sampling technique, specifically accidental sampling. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software version 24. The empirical findings indicate that emotional intelligence significantly influences employee performance. This relationship is substantiated by a correlation coefficient of 0.576 with a significance level of 0.000, denoting a moderate correlation between the variables. Hypothesis testing further yielded a calculated t-value exceeding the table t-value (7.563 > 1.980) alongside a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. Consequently, it is concluded that emotional intelligence has a positive and significant impact on employee performance within the organization.