The Effect of Workload and Physical Work Environment on the Performance of State Civil Apparatus Teachers (ASN) in School XYZ

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Cimahi, West Java— The Influence of Workload and Physical Work Environment on the Performance of State Civil Apparatus (ASN) Teachers in School XYZ. This research was conducted by Futri Adeliana and Dian Lestari from the Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Jenderal Achmad Yani University, which will be published in the East Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (EAJMR) in 2026.

Research conducted by Futri Adeliana and Dian Lestari revealed that proper workload management and comfortable physical work environment conditions can significantly improve teacher performance.

Teacher workload: between professional demands and administrative pressures

In practice, teachers are not only in charge of teaching in the classroom. They also have to prepare lesson plans, conduct evaluations, guide students, and carry out administrative tasks. The study found that more than half of the teachers in the schools studied felt that they had a fairly high workload due to the many additional responsibilities outside of teaching activities.

Based on school supervision data, the number of teachers with the "excellent" performance category has decreased in recent years. This condition shows that there is pressure that affects teacher productivity, one of which is related to the unbalanced distribution of tasks.

However, research confirms that workload does not always have a negative impact. When the workload is adjusted to capacity and working time, teachers actually show better performance. This can be seen from the results of statistical analysis that show a positive and significant influence between workload and teacher performance.

Physical work environment: simple factors with a big impact

In addition to workload, the physical work environment is an important factor that is often overlooked. The study found that the condition of the workspace, lighting, air ventilation, cleanliness, and supporting facilities also affect teachers' comfort and productivity.

Respondents assessed that the school's physical work environment was in the "quite good" category, but there were still several aspects that needed to be improved, such as cleanliness management, air quality, and room color scheme. Less than optimal physical conditions can reduce focus and work comfort, which ultimately impacts the quality of teaching.

Adeliana and Lestari emphasized that a comfortable and safe workspace is able to create a conducive atmosphere so that teachers can carry out their duties optimally.

Key findings of the study

Based on regression analysis and statistical tests, this study produced several key findings:

  1. Workload has a positive and significant influence on the performance of ASN teachers.
  2. The physical work environment also has a positive effect on improving teacher performance.
  3. These two factors together explain about 21.4% of teacher performance variations, while the rest are influenced by other factors such as leadership, motivation, or organizational culture.

These findings suggest that improving teacher performance requires a multidimensional approach, not only competency training, but also the management of work systems and physical facilities.

Why work-life balance is key

Research highlights that the balance between the primary duties of teaching and administrative responsibilities is a crucial issue. Many teachers admit to having to complete extra work outside of working hours, which leads to burnout and reduced time to prepare for lessons.

When school management is able to manage the distribution of tasks more proportionately, teachers tend to work more focused and effectively. Thus, improving the work system is a strategic step to improve the quality of education.

Implications for the world of education and school policy

The results of this study provide a number of practical recommendations for school managers and education policymakers:

1.      Simplify the administrative burden of teachers to focus on the learning process.

2.      Rearrange the division of work time to maintain a balance of tasks.

3.      Improve the quality of the physical work environment through cleanliness, ventilation, and more comfortable layout.

4.      Encourage collaboration between teachers to improve teamwork.

This approach is considered to be able to create a healthier and more productive work environment, while improving the quality of educational services for students.

Author profile

Futri Adeliana – Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Jenderal Achmad Yani University.

Dian Lestari – Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Jenderal Achmad Yani University.

Research source

Adeliana, F., & Lestari, D. (2026). The Effect of Workload and Physical Work Environment on the Performance of School Civil Servant Teachers XYZ.

East Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (EAJMR), Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 417–430.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v5i2.8
Official URL: https://journaleajmr.my.id/index.php/eajmr


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