Ethical leadership and corporate sustainability: Implications for workforce strategy- a systematic literature review

Highlights: • Explores the role of ethical leadership in driving corporate sustainability through future of work strategies. • Conducts a systematic review of 95 studies on leadership, ethics, and corporate sustainability in the context of evolving workforce practices. • Integrates transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making into practical frameworks for future-oriented sustainability efforts. • Highlights the leadership role in fostering sustainable work environments and organizational cultures through forward-thinking workforce initiatives. • Positions ethical leadership as a critical driver for aligning future of work strategies with corporate sustainability objectives.