Productivity Practices and Income Strategies among Furniture Workers in Ngadirejo Village

Abstract

This study aims to explore productivity practices and income strategies among furniture workers in Ngadirejo Village, Wonoasri District, Madiun Regency. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed involving 13 informants from three furniture enterprises. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed inductively, and triangulation was used to ensure the credibility of the findings. The findings reveal that the productivity practices of furniture workers are reflected in several key themes, including work discipline, technical skills, the timely completion of production targets, work quality, and the availability of adequate equipment. Work discipline and technical skills enable workers to perform their tasks efficiently, while the timely completion of production targets and the maintenance of work quality contribute to sustaining productivity. In addition, the availability of adequate equipment supports the production process and facilitates more efficient work. To maintain and increase their income, furniture workers employ various strategies, particularly by maintaining productivity and product quality, completing production targets on time, and conducting promotional activities to expand market opportunities. These findings provide insights into the productivity practices and income strategies adopted by furniture workers and may serve as a reference for improving productivity and supporting income generation in the furniture sector.