THE INFLUENCE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEES WELL-BEING AT AL HAMNAH HOSPITAL

Abstract

Employee well-being is a critical component of performance and quality care in healthcare settings; however, many organizations face challenges in cultivating supportive and psychologically safe work environments. This study investigated the impact of transformational leadership on employee well-being at Al Hamnah General Hospital in Saudi Arabia, targeting a population of 243 clinical and non-clinical healthcare employees. Using a comprehensive sampling technique, 200 valid responses were obtained, representing an 82.3% response rate, which provided a robust dataset for analysis. Transformational leadership behaviors such as inspiring employees, fostering collaboration, and addressing individual needs were found to have a significant and positive effect on employee well-being. Results from the linear regression analysis showed that transformational leadership explained 38.8% of the variance in employee well-being (R² = 0.388), with a Pearson’s correlation coefficient (R) of 0.623, indicating a moderate to strong relationship between the two variables. Further inferential analysis revealed that gender differences were statistically significant, with male employees reporting higher well-being scores than female employees. Additionally, job category significantly moderated the relationship between transformational leadership and employee well-being, suggesting that leadership behaviors should be tailored to address the specific needs of different occupational groups within the hospital. Conversely, age and education level did not exhibit significant moderation effects. These findings underscore the importance of transformational leadership in enhancing employee well-being in healthcare institutions. A satisfied and psychologically healthy workforce contributes directly to improved patient care and overall organizational effectiveness. Accordingly, it is recommended that healthcare organizations implement structured leadership development programs that emphasize transformational practices, particularly those adapted to diverse demographic and professional contexts. Future research should explore how cultural dynamics influence the effectiveness of transformational leadership and assess its long-term impacts across various healthcare settings.