Between leadership and job satisfaction: perceptions of employees in a hybrid work environment
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https://doi.org/10.34630/tth.v6i1.7298Keywords:
Hybrid leadership, Job happiness, LMX, Hybrid work, Emotional support, PortugalAbstract
Hybrid work gained momentum in Portugal after the COVID-19 pandemic, changing the way people work and feel in the professional context. This study explores the link between the quality of the relationship with management, assessed through LMX, and levels of happiness at work among employees in this regime. For this purpose, quantitative analysis was combined with qualitative contributions. The results show that, in general, there is a good relationship with leaders, although happiness at work only appears at moderately positive levels. One of the less successful aspects continues to be unconditional support from management. The qualitative data reinforce the importance of leaders' closeness and availability, highlighting difficulties such as time management, feelings of anxiety, and some isolation. Overall, it is observed that closer and more empathetic leadership is essential for the success of hybrid work.References
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