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

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  • Panagiota Xanthopoulou
  • Vasilis Vyttas

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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.

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  • Panagiota Xanthopoulou & Vasilis Vyttas, 2025. "The impact of leadership on the well-being of public employees: a literature review," International Journal of Complexity in Leadership and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 4(2), pages 172-206.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijclma:v:4:y:2025:i:2:p:172-206
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