Fostering AI Synergy in the Workplace: The Mediating Role of Indonesian Employees Well-Being in Authentic Leadership and AI Experience

The present study explores into the relationships between authentic leadership, employee well-being, and AI experience among white-collar workers in Greater Jakarta, Indonesia. The study employs a cross-sectional survey and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to reveal that authentic leadership significantly enhances employee well-being, subsequently leading to positive interactions between employees and AI systems. The relationship between authentic leadership and AI experience is partially mediated by employee well-being, demonstrating the significance of leadership qualities like transparency, integrity, and self-awareness in creating a supportive organizational culture. The findings highlight the importance of initiatives focused on employees, such as mental health support and work-life balance, in facilitating AI adoption. However, the study also highlights certain limitations, including geographic and methodological constraints. Future investigations should broaden their scope to encompass various contexts, utilize longitudinal methodologies, and integrate supplementary elements such as technological infrastructure and user perspectives to enhance comprehension. These insights contribute to the growing discourse on leadership, well-being, and technology integration in modern workplaces.