CONTEMPORARY LEADERSHIP IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: A MIXED METHODS PERSPECTIVE
Keywords:
leadership, human resource management, employment, employability skills, hybrid employment.Abstract
The evolving landscape of organizational dynamics has positioned leadership as a critical determinant of human resource management (HRM) effectiveness in contemporary organizations. This research article examines the multifaceted relationship between contemporary leadership approaches and HRM practices, demonstrating how transformational, authentic, servant, strategic, democratic, and ethical leadership styles influence organizational outcomes. The integration of mixed methods research designs has enabled scholars to comprehensively explore both the quantitative impacts and qualitative nuances of leadership-HRM relationships, providing robust evidence for theory development and practical application. Recent empirical studies reveal that contemporary leadership styles significantly enhance employee engagement, organizational performance, talent retention, and innovation, with effect sizes ranging from β=0.341 to β=0.870 across various organizational contexts. As organizations navigate digital transformation, hybrid work arrangements, and evolving employee expectations, the strategic role of HR leadership has become paramount, requiring leaders to balance technological advancement with human-centric values while fostering inclusive, sustainable workplace cultures.
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