Rooting wellbeing and work engagement in basic human needs: People and team investment wisdom for aspiring engaging leaders

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This research paper concentrates on the interplay between engaging leadership and work engagement, as well as the ways in which leaders use open conflict practices to elevate employee wellbeing and work engagement. Ensuring that employees' basic needs are met, while encouraging and investing in team-wide open dialogue skills for in-team conflict exploration, means the stage is set for scaling work engagement's benefits through the manifestation of engaging leadership.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2021), "Rooting wellbeing and work engagement in basic human needs: People and team investment wisdom for aspiring engaging leaders", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 29 No. 2, pp. 26-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-11-2020-0252