The Effect of Supervision and Career Development on Employee Work Motivation: A Case Study at the Sibolga City Cooperatives, SMEs, and Manpower Office

This study aims to determine the effect of supervision and career development on employee work motivation at the Cooperatives, SMEs, and Manpower Office of Sibolga City. This research utilizes a quantitative method with a descriptive approach. The sample consists of 26 employees at the Sibolga City Cooperatives, SMEs, and Manpower Office, selected using a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression in SPSS. The results show a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.760, indicating that 76% of the variance in employee work motivation is explained by supervision and career development, while the remaining 24% is influenced by external factors. Partial testing (t-test) reveals that supervision has a positive and significant effect on motivation (), and career development also shows a positive and significant impact ( ). Simultaneously (F-test), both variables significantly influence employee work motivation ( ).