The impact of leadership on the well-being of public employees: a literature review

Panagiota Xanthopoulou and Vasilis Vyttas

International Journal of Complexity in Leadership and Management, 2025, vol. 4, issue 2, 172-206

Abstract: Leadership is commonly considered as vital to the well-being of employees both in private and public organisations. The primary aim of this study is to examine the concepts of leadership and employees' well-being and to explore their relationship within the public sector. A descriptive literature review was conducted, analysing 85 peer-reviewed papers published in English between 2014 and 2024, focusing specifically on empirical studies that assess the impact of leadership on employees' well-being. Data were gathered from online databases, including Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, Academia.edu, and ResearchGate. The analysis revealed a strong and interdependent relationship between effective leadership and employees' well-being. Findings confirm that effective leaders not only guide their teams toward achieving organisational goals but also foster a supportive work environment where employees feel recognised, appreciated, and satisfied in their roles.

Keywords: leadership; employee well-being; job satisfaction; public sector organisations; public organisations; employee satisfaction; organisational leadership; workplace well-being; literature reviews. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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