Skills Lead Employee Performance Improvement at TVRI Central Kalimantan, Study Finds
Employee skills play the most influential role in improving workplace performance at TVRI Central Kalimantan, according to new research conducted by Hansly from the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Palangka Raya, Indonesia. The study, published in 2026 in the International Journal of Contemporary Sciences (IJCS), found that while employee training and work motivation both contribute significantly to performance, practical skills have the strongest impact. The findings provide valuable guidance for public institutions seeking to strengthen organizational effectiveness during Indonesia's ongoing digital transformation.
As public broadcasting organizations adapt to rapidly changing media technology and growing public expectations, workforce capability has become a strategic priority. Institutions such as TVRI are expected to deliver accurate information, educational programming, and culturally relevant content while embracing digital broadcasting platforms. Achieving these goals depends not only on technological investment but also on the competence, motivation, and continuous development of employees.
The research highlights that human resource development remains one of the most effective strategies for improving organizational performance in public service institutions. By strengthening employee skills through targeted training and maintaining high levels of motivation, organizations can improve productivity, service quality, and long-term institutional resilience.
Digital Transformation Demands Stronger Human Resources
Indonesia's broadcasting industry is experiencing significant changes as digital technologies reshape content production, audience engagement, and information delivery. Public broadcasters face increasing pressure to modernize operations while maintaining public trust and fulfilling their public service mission.
TVRI Central Kalimantan is no exception. Employees are required to perform a wide range of responsibilities, including digital content production, journalism, technical broadcasting operations, communication, administrative work, and audience engagement. Success in these areas requires a combination of technical expertise, communication skills, teamwork, adaptability, and professional motivation.
Against this backdrop, the study examined how three key human resource factors—training, employee skills, and work motivation—contribute to overall employee performance within the organization.
Survey of 85 Employees Reveals Clear Performance Drivers
The research used a quantitative explanatory survey involving 85 employees from various departments at TVRI Central Kalimantan, including production, news, technical operations, administration, and program support. Data were collected through structured questionnaires using a five-point Likert scale.
The responses were analyzed using SPSS Version 25, applying multiple statistical tests to ensure the reliability and validity of the results before examining the relationships among the variables.
The analytical approach allowed the researcher to evaluate both the individual contribution of each factor and their combined influence on employee performance.
Skills Have the Greatest Impact on Employee Performance
The study found that all three variables—training, skills, and motivation—have positive and statistically significant effects on employee performance.
Among them, employee skills emerged as the strongest predictor.
Key findings include:
- Employee skills showed the largest positive influence on performance, with a standardized regression coefficient of 0.341.
- Work motivation ranked second, contributing a coefficient of 0.298.
- Training also produced a positive impact, with a coefficient of 0.286.
- Together, the three factors explained 68.4% of the variation in employee performance, indicating that they account for most of the differences in workplace outcomes observed among employees.
- The remaining 31.6% is likely influenced by additional factors such as leadership style, organizational culture, compensation systems, work environment, technological infrastructure, and career development opportunities.
Descriptive analysis also revealed consistently positive employee perceptions across all measured variables. Average scores exceeded 4.0 on a five-point scale, suggesting that respondents generally viewed training opportunities, skills, motivation, and overall performance as good.
Why Skills Matter Most
The findings suggest that employees with stronger technical, digital, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are better equipped to perform effectively in a modern broadcasting environment.
As broadcasting increasingly depends on digital production systems and multimedia technologies, organizations require employees who can quickly adapt to new tools, collaborate across departments, and maintain high-quality public service standards.
Although formal training remains important, its effectiveness depends on whether employees successfully translate newly acquired knowledge into practical workplace competencies.
Similarly, motivation encourages employees to remain disciplined, innovative, responsible, and committed to organizational goals. Recognition, career opportunities, supportive leadership, and fair performance evaluations all contribute to sustaining employee motivation over time.
Recommendations for Public Broadcasting Organizations
Based on the research findings, several practical recommendations were proposed for TVRI Central Kalimantan and similar public institutions.
These include:
- Conduct regular assessments to identify employee competency gaps.
- Prioritize training in digital broadcasting, multimedia production, journalism ethics, and content innovation.
- Expand mentoring programs, workshops, professional certifications, and job rotation to strengthen employee skills.
- Develop transparent performance evaluation systems linked to career development.
- Strengthen employee motivation through recognition, leadership support, and meaningful professional growth opportunities.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning to support long-term digital transformation.
The study emphasizes that improving employee performance cannot rely on a single intervention. Sustainable organizational improvement requires an integrated human resource strategy that combines competency development, ongoing learning, and motivational support.
Academic Perspective
Hansly of the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Palangka Raya, concludes that strengthening employee competencies should become the primary focus of organizational development within public broadcasting institutions.
The research indicates that skills represent the most dominant factor affecting employee performance, while training and motivation provide complementary support that enhances overall organizational effectiveness. The study recommends prioritizing continuous skill development alongside structured training and employee motivation programs to improve both productivity and public broadcasting quality.
Broader Implications
The findings extend beyond TVRI Central Kalimantan. Public institutions, government agencies, educational organizations, and state-owned enterprises facing digital transformation may benefit from similar human resource strategies.
As organizations increasingly adopt digital technologies and new service models, investment in employee capability becomes just as important as investment in infrastructure. Building technical expertise, encouraging lifelong learning, and maintaining employee engagement can improve service delivery, organizational resilience, and public satisfaction.
The research also reinforces a growing body of international evidence showing that workforce capability remains a critical determinant of organizational success across both public and private sectors.
Author Profile
Hansly, S.E., M.M. is a researcher and academic at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Palangka Raya, Indonesia. His research focuses on human resource management, organizational performance, employee development, public sector management, and organizational behavior, with particular attention to improving workforce effectiveness in public institutions.
Source
- Article Title: Optimization of Training, Skills, and Motivation in Improving Employee Performance at TVRI Central Kalimantan
- Journal: International Journal of Contemporary Sciences (IJCS)
- Publication Year: 2026
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/beye9e07
- URL Jurnal: https://journalijcs.my.id/index.php/ijcs
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