This study was based on changes in the work environment, from a pandemic to a post-pandemic state where employee performance began to increase. This study aimed to analyze the performance of employees who have improved based on environmental factors and communication through motivation as a mediator variable. This study was quantitative descriptive research with data collection using questionnaires. The population was employees of PT. Givaudan Indonesia, as an observation unit referred to as census techniques. Data analysis used Partial Least Square (PLS) based on the Structural Equation Model (SEM). The result of the study was the work environment has a positive and significant effect on motivation. The work environment has a positive but not significant effect on employee performance. Communication has a positive but not significant effect on motivation. Communication has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Motivation has a negative and insignificant effect on employee performance. The work environment has a negative and insignificant effect on employee performance through motivation. Communication negatively and insignificantly affects employee performance through motivation. The work environment and communication simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on motivation. Work environment and communication as well as motivation simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. The conclusion of this study shows that the work environment and communication affect performance, while motivation does not affect employee performance.