Employee Well-being in a Hybrid Working Environment: The Role of PERMA and Leadership Styles

This paper investigates the extent to which the PERMA model (positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, accomplishment) and different leadership styles (transformational, servant, positive) can promote well-being in a post-pandemic hybrid working environment. The research hypotheses were tested with quantitative data collected through a survey instrument administered among 302 employees in Germany, from various industries, with hybrid work experience. Results from multiple regression analyses suggest that all five PERMA dimensions as well as servant leadership are positively associated with employee well-being in hybrid work environments. Through its examination of the combined influence of the PERMA model and leadership styles on employee well-being in a hybrid working environment, this study provides valuable insights for organizations aiming to enhance employee well-being and performance. By understanding how the PERMA model and specific leadership styles can promote well-being in hybrid work environments, organizations which have implemented or plan to implement such arrangements can provide better support for their employees and consequently improve productivity and performance.