The influence of transformational leadership on employee well-being: results from a survey of companies in the information and communication technology sector in Germany.

HYPOTHESIS: a transformational leadership style improves employee well-being.

METHODS: the employees of six German companies were analyzed.

RESULTS: 318 employees (response rate 58) found a significant relationship between transformational leadership and employee well-being.

CONCLUSIONS: a transformational leadership style has a positive effect on employee well-being.

J Occup Environ Med. 2013 Jul;55(7):772-8

COMMENT:  transformational leadership attempts to instill more meaning and value in work and in employees. http://abt.cm/Oun2h7